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Benefits Open Enrollment begins Oct. 1 (En español)
It’s officially fall, which means cooler weather (hopefully), fall festivities and our annual Benefits Open Enrollment starting Oct. 1! This year, we have some new providers, so open enrollment has an earlier deadline of Oct. 15, 2024, for plans starting January 1, 2025. Why it matters: Health insurance and benefits don’t roll over from year to year so enrollment is required for all…
Best Wishes for the New Year
Dear Colleagues, As educators, every day you open doors to opportunity for our students and their families. Thank you for all that you do, and for making Austin ISD such a great place to work and learn. As the winter break draws near, I hope you will take the time to enjoy the beauty that surrounds us. I wish you the very best in the New Year! Sincerely, MeriaAISD…
Interest Form
In April 2023, the Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the formation of the Austin ISD Public Facility Corporation (PFC). Austin ISD values the participation and input of all community members and transparency of information and process. The Board of Trustees are seeking applications from qualified individuals in order to appoint two (2) individuals to serve…
Principals finish out year finding ways to re:
By Anne Drabicky At their final meeting of the school year, principals wearing flower leis celebrated student successes, heard from district leaders, discussed professional learning opportunities… and danced in a silent disco, competed in a scavenger hunt and donned accessories for a photo booth. The work—and the play—is part of the district’s focus on re: ensuring that staff have time…
AISD, Circuit of The Americas Partner to Bring STEM, CTE Teachers and Students to 2015 Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix
To increase excitement around science, technology, engineering and math, and career and technical education, Circuit of The Americas has partnered with Austin ISD to give teachers and students a championship race experience at the 2015 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix on Sunday, October 25.“We’re thankful to have such a great relationship with COTA through the F1 in schools program and its…
Lunar New Year Celebration
What: Lanier High School's Atlas club will be hosting a Lunar New Year celebration on Friday, February 15th in the cafeteria from 5:30pm until 6:30pm. The event will feature the wonderful dragon team of Summitt Elementary. Also, dances from India, Korea, Philippine, Nepal, Iraq and Vietnam will be presented and free Asian food served. Mark your calendars and come to support cultural diverity.
Austin ISD's 2019 Volunteers of the Year
Whether they are tutoring students, helping out in the cafeteria, decorating a bulletin board or serving as field trip chaperones, volunteers make an important difference in Austin ISD schools. April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and campuses have selected volunteers in four categories who’ve made significant contributions to their campuses and their children.
AISD Earns Meritorious Budget Award
The Association of School Business Officials has awarded AISD its Meritorious Budget Award for excellence in budget presentation for the second year in a row. The award is conferred only to school entities that have met or exceeded the MBA criteria for school districts, which guide school business officials toward quality school-budget presentations by enhancing the business officials’ skills in…
Joseph Alan Sosa, Teacher of the Year finalist
By Patricia Fraga The path that led to 8th grade science teacher Joseph Alan Sosa being named a Teacher of the Year finalist was his parents, who were both special education teachers. He said their passion for education created a desire in him to teach and create an impact in students’ lives. “I spent a lot of time in my parents’ classrooms and saw the impact that a teacher can have on…
Angie Baca-Ross Teacher of the Year finalist
By Jack Orloff Teacher of The Year finalist Angie Baca-Ross, a bilingual kindergarten teacher at Joslin Elementary School, has served the district for four years, making a tremendous impact on her community by showing the value in communication between parents and caregivers. "Being involved with my families is about getting to know each family respectfully––their struggles, their joys, their…