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Media Advisory: Dobie Pre-K Center Celebrates Successful First Year
AUSTIN, TX—The Austin Independent School District’s J. Frank Dobie Pre-Kindergarten Center celebrates its first graduating class and highlights the school’s first-year successes. Who: Superintendent Meria Carstarphen, AISD Board Trustee Cheryl Bradley, Principal Courtney Roberson When: 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 18
Austin ISD Trustees approve November tax rate election to increase school funding (En español)
The Board of Trustees Monday voted to put a tax rate election on the Nov. 5 ballot. Why it matters: A tax rate election gives the community the option to vote for increased funding to pay for teacher and staff raises and additional support positions for campuses. By the numbers: If approved, Austin ISD would gain an estimated $41M in funding annually.
Summitt Elementary School Community Rings in Vietnamese New Year Friday
Austin, TX—Austin ISD's Summitt Elementary School is gearing up to celebrate Tet, the most important and popular holiday and festival in Vietnam, with a fundraising dinner, followed by a spectacular performance by dance groups in each grade.
Three Names Submitted to AISD Board for Consideration in Renaming of Robert E. Lee Elementary School
Robert E. Lee Elementary School’s Campus Advisory Council has recommended three names to Austin ISD trustees for consideration for the renaming of the school. The names are, in order of preference: Russell Lee, Bettie Mann and Wheeler’s Grove.In a report submitted to the school board, the CAC stated the following:
Austin ISD all-in on in-class in 2021-22 (En español)
With COVID cases at a record low, Austin ISD plans to return all students to on-campus learning for the 2021-22 school year, with no virtual learning option.
Benefits & Leave
Your Well-Being is Our Priority Austin ISD is committed to investing in the health and well-being of its greatest assets—its employees. As part of this commitment, the district offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees and their families so that they are empowered to live healthy, balanced and fulfilling lives.
Mayor Honors AISD Principal, Teacher and Classified Staff Member of the Year
Austin, TX—Mayor Lee Leffingwell will recognize Austin Independent School District’s principal, teacher and classified staff member of the year during the city council’s June 14 meeting.Last month, AISD announced Donna Houser, Anderson High School principal, as Principal of the Year; Matt Earhart, Anderson High School teacher, as Teacher of the Year; and Diana Luna de Valladares, Cunningham…
Media Advisory: Mobile Clinic Brings Glasses and Grins
Note: This media advisory was sent on behalf of Austin Community Foundation. Austin Community Foundation and Essilor Vision Foundation partner with the Seton Healthcare Family to bring eye exams and prescription glasses to area school children. WHO: Austin Community Foundation, Essilor Vision Founda
After UIL Realignment, Austin ISD Teams Eye Another Successful Year
To keep up with enrollment shifts, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) does a realignment of its participating schools every two years. The new enrollment numbers determine a school’s classification (from 1A to 6A), which also means a potential shuffling of districts. 2016 is a realignment year, so there are some big changes for AISD schools.
Austin ISD to Host Census 2020 Ambassador Training
Austin ISD and the National Association of Latino Elected Officials Education Fund will host a Census 2020 Ambassador Training Feb. 15, the second training offered by AISD. The training will equip community members to be Census ambassadors. Once completed, ambassadors will help ensure that everyone in AISD and Central Texas is accurately represented to get federal funding for schools,…