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Board Discusses Preliminary Facility Master Plan Scenarios
As a part of the Austin Independent School District’s on-going Facilities Master Plan (FMP) process, the Superintendent on Monday discussed several preliminary scenarios to the Board of Trustees, based on their previous requests, as well as feedback from parents and community members through numerous community meetings. The scenarios she discussed with potential implementation in the 2012-13…
Superintendent Carstarphen to AISD Community: Support for Families and Staff Affected by Flooding
Dear Colleagues:Many of our families and school communities were devastated by last week’s severe flooding in Austin. Over the weekend, I visited affected neighborhoods, particularly in southeast Austin. I walked the streets, talked to families, and entered damaged homes. Our schools are back in operation, but many families, including at least one AISD staff member, have lost their homes and…
Austin Public Schools Ranked Third Best in the Nation
A recent report, “10 Best Cities To Use Public Schools,” has ranked Austin public schools as the third best in the U.S., with LASA listed as the best magnet high school in the Austin area.The report's rankings are based on data from several key areas, noting, "All aspects of Austin’s schools are above the national average."That data included:
Framed for Success: Ann Richards Wins its First UIL State Championship
Ann Richards School for Young Women won its first state championship in a UIL competition.Ann Richards student Brooke Brogan won the UIL State Champion in division 2 for her short film, “The Garden,” in the traditional animation category. Brogan hand-drew the characters in the film, scanned each frame and then cleaned and painted the art work in Photoshop. Backgrounds and animation were…
ELLAC Meeting
What: English Language Learner Advisory CommitteeWhere: Sanchez Elementary School, 73 San Marcos, Austin, TX 78702ELLAC meetings are normally scheduled every first Tuesday of the month, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.For more information, please visit the ELLAC website.
Job Fair: Transportation and Food Services
What: Austin ISD is currently hiring Bus Drivers, Substitute Food Production Specialists, & Food Service Manager Trainees. To apply please visit our webpage at www.austinisd.org/hc. For more information please call (512) 414-1714.
Dyslexia Resources
TEA Dyslexia Fact Sheet for Families English TEA Dyslexia Fact Sheet for Families Spanish
CBOC Site Tour
What: Interested CBOC members will meet at the CAC and then carpool to visit the Uphaus Early Childhood Center and the Southeast Bus Terminal on Thursday, July 26th. No regular CBOC meeting will be held in July.
A Standing Ovation for Teachers and Staff: AISD Salute Celebrates Excellence
Salute, co-hosted by Austin ISD and Austin Partners in Education, recognizes some of AISD's outstanding team members and volunteers for their continued dedication to student excellence and achievement in AISD schools.
2017 Bond Open House–Crockett ECHS
Austin ISD is hosting a series of informational open houses to learn more about the 2017 Bond and how it could affect each campus. Meetings are 5:30–7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and are designed in a come-and-go format, with presentations at 5:45 p.m. and at 6:45 p.m. A districtwide open house will be 11 a.m.–1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, with presentations at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p…