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Solicitation Process
Solicitation Process Bid openings are held in public at the location specified in the bid documents. Opened bids are reviewed by the Procurement Specialist and the originating department, and a recommendation for award is made based on the criteria established by the State and based on requirements specifically enumerated in the bid documents. Contract awards are made by the Board of Trustees at…
Financial Aid Saturdays
Financial Aid Saturdays provide FREE help filling out federal and state forms for college financial aid. File by March 31 to increase your chances of getting financial aid!When: Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; March 3, 24, 31 From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.For more information about locations and to register please visit: http://www.austinchamber-…
AISD, ACC Offer Free Paraeducator Certification Program
Bring your passion into the classroom as a teacher assistant! Join Austin ISD and Austin Community College for the Pathway to Paraeducator Certification Program. This free certification program is a pathway to a career supporting AISD students as a teacher assistant. This is an exclusive opportunity for families with children enrolled in AISD where participants may earn 21 to 28 hours of…
Repurposing Anita Ferrales Coy Facility
Overview The Anita Ferrales Coy Facility, formerly known as the John T. Allan Facility, is situated on an almost 18-acre site in East Austin. Learn more about the history of the site.
Austin ISD prepares for new state law that requires armed security officer on every campus (En español)
Last spring the Texas Legislature passed a new law, HB 3, requiring all Texas school districts to have at least one armed security officer at every campus during school hours.
AHS Band Joins Mumford and Sons Onstage for Second Time
Last year, Austin High was given a surprise when the folk rock band Mumford & Sons came for a visit. Filming their 'Railroad Revival Tour' documentary with fellow artists Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros and Old Crow Medicine Show, Mumford & Sons needed a few extra band members for their movie. The marching band was given the opportunity to play along with the band both in a video…
Austin ISD looking for feedback via pre-K Survey (En Español)
Families can let Austin ISD know what they think about pre-K through a survey. Why it matters: Austin ISD is looking to improve the pre-K experience — from enrollment processes to communications and beyond. This survey will give us the data on where we need to improve and why.
Akins' 'The Eagle's Eye' Earns Best in Show in Newspapers from Texas Association of Journalism Educators
The Eagle’s Eye, the Akins High School student newspaper, recently received the distinction of being named Best in Show in Newspapers at the annual Texas Association of Journalism Educators Fall Fiesta held in San Antonio.
Project Lighthouse
En Español Austin ISD recognizes that connectivity for our students’ education is essential. We’ve launched the Project Lighthouse to generate revenue and funds to support connectivity needs. The district has a robust network for all of our district locations. Additionally, we provided cellular hotspot devices to students, but that approach is costly and is no longer sustainable as…
Board seeks community input on district vision and values (En español)
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will be working throughout the spring to develop the district’s Scorecard. Why it matters: This process is done in collaboration with families, staff, students and community members and will guide the district’s work over the next five years. The details: The Scorecard is composed of goals and constraints.