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Austin ISD Trustees approve November tax rate election to increase school funding (En español)
The Board of Trustees Monday voted to put a tax rate election on the Nov. 5 ballot. Why it matters: A tax rate election gives the community the option to vote for increased funding to pay for teacher and staff raises and additional support positions for campuses. By the numbers: If approved, Austin ISD would gain an estimated $41M in funding annually.
Citations on the Rise: AISD Reminds Drivers to Stop for School Buses
As the spring semester begins, the Austin ISD Transportation Department encourage drivers to be extra cautious around school buses and school zones. While few ticketed violators repeat the offense, the number of overall citations are on the rise. In 2017, 17,244 citations were given, up from 12,936 in 2016.
AISD Partnership Virtual Care for Kids Brings Pediatricians to Campus Health Rooms
Austin ISD is excited to announce it has greatly enhanced access to medical care for all of its students through our partnership with Virtual Care for Kids (VCFK). We are bringing pediatricians to your school health room via a secure video conference (telemedicine)!
AISD Students Outpace Peers Locally, Nationally and Internationally in AP Exam Passing Rates
According to the College Board, of the AISD students who took an Advanced Placement exam in 2016–17, 60.5 percent received a qualifying score of 3 or better, a 1.5 percent increase year-over-year. This success rate exceeds the performance of students in Texas at 46.4 percent, students in the U.S. at 57.5 percent and students internationally at 58 percent.
Sen. Kirk Watson, Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos Register Students to Vote
Sen. Kirk Watson and Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos visited Austin High School yesterday to emphasize to students the importance of registering to vote. Primary elections in Texas begin March 6, and the two officials joined students in Rolando Duarte's senior government class to register students who are or will be 18 before the primaries."Believe it or not, your vote does…
Lyndon B. Johnson Early College High School Wins Attendance Challenge for Central Texas
Austin ISD, in partnership with the E3 Alliance and the Get Schooled Foundation, are proud to announce Lyndon B. Johnson Early College High School has won the high school fall attendance challenge for Central Texas. The school placed 13th in the nation.LBJ will celebrate with a school-wide pep rally and lunch on Thursday, Jan. 22, from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Houston Astros players…
Special Education 101 for PPCD Parents
Where: Multiple sitesFamilies of students in the Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities are invited to join us for a three-part interactive series. Online and phone registration is available.All sessions are 8:30-10:30 a.m. Child care will not be provided.Session Dates include:Dates: Oct. 13 and 20, Uphaus Early Childhood Center 5200 Freidrich Ln.English-only session dates: Nov. 3…
2025 Trustee Community Outreach
2025 Trustee Community Outreach The Austin ISD Board of Trustees is engaging a series of outreach sessions around Austin ISD. Austin is taking part in the Lone Star Governance (LSG) process. LSG requires that Trustees host a community meeting to discuss progress toward student outcome goals within each feeder pattern with low performing campuses during the previous 12-month period.…
Earth Week Events
Calendar Events Happening at Austin ISD
Special Education Transition Fair
Join us to learn more about Special Education Transition - Employment, Education & Training, Independent Living, and Recreation & Leisure! Hear from community agencies and organizations and get connected to services in AISD and in the community. Kona Ice will be available from 10:30-11:30 am - free for the first 100 attendees! Spanish Interpretation Available When: Saturday Oct 12,…