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Ad Hoc Community Budget Committee 2025-2026
The purpose of the Ad Hoc Community Budget Committee is to help the district evaluate opportunities to reduce costs that align to the Board of Trustees’ long-term budget priorities:
New details show 85% of staff will get pay increase if voters approve Prop A (En Español)
A detailed view of the district’s Prop A compensation plan is now available. Why it matters: We want our staff and voters to know exactly how Prop A dollars would be spent as they head to the polls. The details: 85% of all Austin ISD regular, benefits-eligible staff will receive pay increases if Austin voters approve Prop A.
Board Elects Officers, Welcomes New Trustees
The first official actions of Austin ISD's new board of trustees included electing At-large District 8 Trustee Gina Hinojosa as president of the board, District 5 Trustee Amber Elenz as vice president and District 2 Trustee Jayme Mathias as secretary."I am excited to work with the tremendous talent on this board," Hinojosa said. "I am truly honored to serve as president."
Superintendent: No Concurrent Teaching in 2021-22
Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde said teachers will only have to provide instruction one way when asked if hybrid learning will continue into next year. “At this point, we anticipate and are planning for a much more traditional school environment,” she said. Elizalde and her team are continuing to work on a plan for some students who will need to learn virtually for various reasons if…
How to check your voter registration before Election Day (En español)
It’s a big year for Austin ISD on the ballot with Prop A and four Board of Trustee positions up for a vote on Election Day. Be sure you’re registered to make your voice heard!
Lanier Early College High School Teacher Named 2018 Texas Teacher of the Year
The Texas Association of School Administrators announced today that Lanier Early College High School Teacher Tara Bordeaux has been chosen as the 2018 Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year and will represent the state as Texas Teacher of the Year in the National Teacher of the Year competition. This is the second year in a row that an AISD teacher has received this honor. Bordeaux has…
Board adopts priorities for upcoming legislative session (en Español)
On Nov. 21, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees adopted its 89th Legislative Session priorities, focusing on increased school funding and recapture reform. The priorities are organized into nine categories that also include safety and security, student support, teachers and accountability. Below are some key highlights:
Lanier ECHS Teacher Named One of Six Finalists for 2018 Texas Teacher of the Year
Lanier Early College High School teacher Tara Bordeaux has been named one of six finalists for 2018 Teacher of the Year by the Texas Association of School Administrators.“Today we recognize six Texas educators who show true dedication to their students,” said Executive Director of TASA Johnny L. Veselka. “They represent the thousands of devoted educators across…
An Important Message From Superintendent Elizalde / Un mensaje importante del Superintendente Elizalde
Good morning, Austin ISD family, First, I hope you have had an opportunity to rest and relax during this winter break, and most importantly that you have remained safe and healthy. I’m writing to confirm that next week we will resume operations as planned for Spring 2021 with the exception of extracurricular activities. Only varsity sports will continue. All other extracurricular…
Austin Schools Offer Tuition-Supported Prekindergarten
The Austin School District will offer tuition-supported prekindergarten classes for four-year-olds for the first time this fall. Children who are four years old on or before September 1, and who do not qualify for either the Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities or the state-mandated prekindergarten program, are eligible.The program will offer students a six-hour day of quality…