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Do’s and Don’ts: Communicating about the May Bond
In February, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees adopted an order calling a bond election for May 11. Austin voters will be asked whether or not to authorize the school district to issue up to $892.2 million in bonds, which you can read about on the district’s bond homepage.
AISD Superintendent Statement on School Shooting in Connecticut
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District released the following statement from Superintendent Meria Carstarphen regarding the school shooting in Newtown, Conn.:We are deeply saddened to learn about today’s tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. Our thoughts and prayers are with the school’s community and families.
Summer Food Truck
AISD Food Truck Summer event hosted by the Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) & Sustainability Department. Come enjoy delicious menu options from local minority, woman-owned, and LGBTQ+ food truck businesses. Help us support our Sustainability zero-waste mission while also supporting local HUB businesses. Visit the Summer Food Truck page for a list of all scheduled…
Parent Cloud and GradeBook Tech Support
I sincerely regret the recent experiences that many of you have encountered with GradeBook and the Parent Cloud. Regrettably, while the transition to this new program was well intentioned, there have been technical difficulties.
Innovation District Advisory Council Meeting
If you wish to observe the Innovation District Advisory Committee meeting and/or speak during the allotted Public Comments period, please contact Stephanie McGraw at stephanie.mcgraw@austinisd.org -- requests may be made from the time the agenda is posted up to noon of the meeting date.
T.A. Brown Elementary School Awarded Prestigious LEED Green Building Certification
An Austin ISD school received top recognition for its design and construction that emphasized sustainability and environmental responsibility. On May 6, the U.S. Green Building Council announced that it has awarded T.A. Brown Elementary School the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold certification.
Open for Learning Newsletter: Jan. 19-22 guidance, asynchronous days and more! / Boletín informativo Abierto para el aprendizaje: Recomendaciones para el 19 al 22 de enero, días asíncronos ¡y más!
On Thursday, the district asked families to keep their students learning from home, if possible, Jan. 19-22. / El jueves, el distrito les pidió a las familias que mantuvieran a los niños en casa y utilizaran el aprendizaje remoto en la medida de lo posible del 19 al 22 de enero.
Long-range Planning Committees (LPC) Meeting
To register for this meeting, and find materials please visit the LPC Meeting page. The purpose of the Planning Committees is to develop long-range plans including a prioritized list of recommended capital projects in each of the planning categories:
Latino Academic Achievement Awards
The Latino Academic Achievement Awards recognizes Latino students and community members who have supported Austin Independent School District’s students, schools or district programs and promoted the Latino culture. The event will be held in person on Friday, April 21, beginning at 6:30 P.M. at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center, 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd.
Remembering Sandy Hook: Keeping our Schools Secure Every Day
Dear AISD Community,Tomorrow, communities throughout the country will commemorate the one-year anniversary of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Earlier this week, community members in Newtown, Conn. launched an online memorial, which features a simple and poignant design: a heart created from the first names of the 26 victims.