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Vote on Options for the 2020–21 School Calendar / Votar en opciones para el calendario 2020–21
Austin ISD is currently working on the calendar for the 2020–21 school year. The Calendar Task Force has worked very hard to prepare three calendar options. Please take a moment to review the summary of each calendar option below and cast your vote online at https://tinyurl.com/2021Calendar. The survey closes at midnight Dec. 13.
Finance Reports
Finance Reports for Elected Trustees In accordance with Chapter 254 of the Election Code, listed below are campaign finance reports filed by members of the Board of Trustees with the Austin Independent School District. These reports were filed pursuant to campaign finance law in Title 15 of the Texas Election Code, which regulates the acceptance of, expenditure of, and reports regarding money in…
Travis Heights Hosts Press Conference on In-District Charter Application
Austin, TX—Travis Heights Elementary School, 2010 Alameda Drive, will host a press conference on at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8 to discuss the school’s decision to submit an application to become the first campus-based, in-district charter in the district’s history. If accepted, the change could alter the landscape of public education in Austin.
Fulmore Middle School Choir Invited to Perform at Carnegie Hall
Choir students at Fulmore Middle School may be taking the stage at Carnegie Hall with the support of the Austin community.World-renowned composer and conductor Francisco Núñez invited the students to join a performance of his composition, “Music for Treble Voices,” Jan. 20. The performance is part of the Distinguished Concert Singers International, which brings together choir groups from…
Austin ISD CFO to Testify on Recapture at House of Representatives Hearing
Austin ISD Chief Financial Officer Nicole Conley will testify on recapture at the Texas House of Representatives committees on appropriations and public education this week.What: Conley will testify before the House on recapture and its effects on AISD and Austin taxpayers.When: Public hearing begins at 9 a.m. Sept. 28. An exact time for her testimony is unknown.Where: Texas Capitol Building,…
AISD Board of Trustees Votes on Final Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations
Austin, TX—Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to approve five Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations, including expanding dual language immersion programs, addressing overcrowding in north central elementary schools and creating an in-district charter to strengthen graduation pathways.Below are the Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations that were approved…
AISD Invites Community to Uphaus Early Childhood Dedication
AUSTIN, TX—The Austin Independent School District invites the community to celebrate the dedication of the Anita Uphaus Early Childhood Center Sunday afternoon.
Austin ISD, Long Center Launch eyeGO to the Arts
Austin ISD and the Long Center for the Performing Arts announced today, May 29, that they have partnered to launch eyeGO to the Arts, a new program that will increase access to the arts for young people by offering $5 tickets—for seats in all price levels—to high school students for all "Long Center Presents" productions.
Klein Family Provides $50,000 Donation for AISD Flood Victims
Austin, TX (November 12, 2013)—On Tuesday, Nov. 12, The Klein Family announced a $50,000 donation to provide direct assistance for families with children enrolled in the Austin Independent School District as well as for AISD employees who were also displaced by the storms that flooded neighborhoods in Southeast Austin Oct. 31. At last count, there were 360 students and 25 AISD staff…
Board Recognizes Carstarphen, AISD Students for Achievements Tonight
Tonight, Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees will recognize Superintendent Meria Carstarphen and nearly 100 students who have earned statewide and national achievements in arts, athletics, science and service. The trThe trustees' Special Meeting for Recognitions is at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 21, at the Carruth Administration Center, board auditorium, 1111 W. Sixth St.