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Austin ISD & Travis County Partnered for Voter Registration at Graduation Ceremonies
During Austin ISD's graduation ceremonies, graduates walked the stage and also walked out as registered voters. Graduates were able to use the wait time before walking the stage to register to vote. In a partnership with Travis County's Tax Office, students learned about the importance of registering to vote and voting, as well as how to seek out…
Austin ISD Budget Community Conversations
Austin ISD hosts a series of community conversations in April on its 2017–18 preliminary budget.The first meeting is 1–2 p.m. April 26 at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center, 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd.April 27 will offer a pair of opportunities: 1–2 p.m. at the Baker Center cafeteria, 3908 Avenue B; and 6–7:30 p.m. at the Carruth Administration Center, Board Rood, 1111 W. Sixth St.The evening…
Board discusses potential budget cuts due to legislative inaction on school funding (En español)
Austin ISD is entering into the 2024-25 budget planning cycle facing a potential $60M deficit if the district maintains the same spending as last year. How we got here: Despite Texas’s $33B budget surplus, virtually no additional per-student funding was approved during the last 88th Legislative Session. The big picture: Inflationary costs such as energy, fuel, insurance and…
Graduating Seniors to Walk the Halls of Their Former Elementary Schools
Graduating seniors at both Crockett and Travis Early College High Schools will walk the halls of their former elementary schools to inspire future AISD graduates. What: Seniors will walk the halls of their former elementary schools in their graduation gowns. The event is designed to inspire younger students to graduate while allowing graduating seniors the opportunity to revisit their…
Austin ISD to launch pilot program to bridge digital divide (En español)
Austin ISD to launch pilot program to bridge digital divide The project—called Project Lighthouse—will increase internet access in neighborhoods where it has historically been limited. Why it matters: Students’ academic performance can be negatively impacted without internet access. They may not be able to connect with teachers and classmates or get online homework help outside…
Dyslexia & Literacy Department Family Meeting: Resources for Summer Reading
The Dyslexia & Literacy Department is excited to host a Dyslexia Family meeting on April 26 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. We would like to give families information about how to keep their children reading over the summer. Join us to learn about resources and subscriptions that AISD students have access to throughout the summer. We will have Spanish language interpretation services for the…
DAC Meeting
DAC meeting on Zoom (contact governanceandboardservices@austinisd.org for link). The District Advisory Council is a committee of parents, students, business and community representatives, teachers, principals, and other district staff. The formation of the DAC is required by state law (Texas Education Code, §11.251). Specific functions of the DAC include providing review and comment on:
DAC Meeting
DAC meeting on Zoom (contact governanceandboardservices@austinisd.org for link). The District Advisory Council is a committee of parents, students, business and community representatives, teachers, principals, and other district staff. The formation of the DAC is required by state law (Texas Education Code, §11.251). Specific functions of the DAC include providing review and comment on:
DAC Meeting
DAC meeting on Zoom (contact governanceandboardservices@austinisd.org for link). The District Advisory Council is a committee of parents, students, business and community representatives, teachers, principals, and other district staff. The formation of the DAC is required by state law (Texas Education Code, §11.251). Specific functions of the DAC include providing review and comment on:
DAC Meeting
Location: Central Office, Room 219 The District Advisory Council is a committee of parents, students, business and community representatives, teachers, principals, and other district staff. The formation of the DAC is required by state law (Texas Education Code, §11.251). Specific functions of the DAC include providing review and comment on: District Educational Program, District Performance,…