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AISD Board of Trustees Approves New Principal Appointments
On Monday, Austin ISD's Board of Trustees approved new principal appointments for Sunset Valley and Williams elementary schools.Sunset Valley Elementary SchoolTrustees approved the appointment of Emily Bush to lead Sunset Valley Elementary School.
2018 School Renaming Committee Meetings
2018 School Renaming Committee Meetings The school renaming process is entering the renaming committee phase where schools/sites will be holding their own meetings to decide on future names. Each school/site will have 2-4 meetings to decide names and rationale to advance the names to the Superintendent for recommendation to the Board of Trustees.
AISD Launches Student-hosted TV Show INSIDE AISD
Austin, TX—This Thursday, the Austin Independent School District is launching INSIDE AISD, an original television series that highlights the district's people and programs.The 15-minute monthly series is hosted by three AISD high school students and is designed to showcase students and staff and promote district events, programs and initiatives.
Drive Through, Drop-off: AISD Police Holds Drug Take Back
Austin ISD Police Department is encouraging community members to drop off expired or unwanted medications this weekend to be disposed of properly.What: Please drop off expired or unwanted prescription or over-the-counter medications with labels that have identifying information removed or blacked out to be disposed of properly.Allowable items include prescription medications, over-the-counter…
AISD Names New Executive Director of Construction Management and Facilities
Austin ISD's Board of Trustees last night appointed Bob Cervi to lead construction management and facilities for the district.
Get Educated by AISD at SXSWedu
Austin ISD kicked off its own film premiere last week in preparation for SXSWedu.
AISD Approves Budget to Fund People, Programs and Training to Prepare Students for Success
Last night, Austin ISD's board approved a $1.2 billion budget to support its goal of reinventing the urban school experience.
MEDIA ADVISORY: About 50 AISD Students First to Attend Dell Medical School Health Sciences Summer Camps
Editor's Note: Please contact Leslie Lyon-House, Dell Medical School content producer, at 512-495-5064 (w), 512-452-8682 (c) if you would like to cover part or all of these sessions. Media will not be allowed to cover or attend a session without an RSVP.
David Edgar Joins AISD as New Executive Director of Finance
Austin ISD's Board of Trustees approved the appointment of David Edgar as the new executive director of finance Sept. 26. As the executive director of finance for AISD, Edgar directs the district’s operations for areas that include budget services, treasury, accounting and payroll, risk management, state and federal grants, and Medicaid and student billing. He also oversees…
Race for Tickets: Circuit of the Americas Donates 500 tickets to AISD Staff
Austin ISD’s Educator Quality Department is partnering with Circuit of the Americas to recognize staff. COTA has donated 500 vouchers to distribute to staff for Sunday's Formula 1 race and Usher & The Roots concert on Oct. 23.What: Voucher pickups for first 500 staff members, who submitted their name are receiving one voucher, good for two general admission tickets to the Formula 1 race.When…