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AISD Adopts Summer Efficiency Schedule for Six Weeks to Save Energy
Austin, Texas—The Austin Independent School District will adopt a summer efficiency schedule for six weeks to reduce energy costs from June 23 through Aug. 8. The district’s average savings from the summer efficiency program is about $486,000.All schools and offices will adopt a four-day week during this time. Business hours will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The district will…
AISD Board of Trustees Approves Facility Master Plan
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees formally adopted the proposed Facility Master Plan on Monday night, paving the way for modernizing AISD's schools and rebuilding its aging infrastructure.
AISD Approves Tax Levy
AISD Approves Tax Levy35 cents of every dollar district collects must be given back to stateAustin ISD’s trustees approved the 2016 tax levy—the adopted tax rate multiplied by the taxable value of all property in the district’s jurisdiction—of $1,183,195,145.84 ($1.18 billion) at Monday’s board meeting.
Now Playing: Today is AISD Day at the Austin Film Festival
The Austin Film Festival invites all AISD faculty and team members to AISD Day, Tuesday, Oct. 28. For one day only, bring your AISD employee badge to an AFF venue (excluding the Paramount Theatre) and stand in the priority film pass line for free access to films. Tuesday screenings include: 6:30 p.m.The Texas PromiseThe Rollins Studio Theatre inside The Long Center
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…
Employee Perk: Tuesday is AISD Day at the Austin Film Festival
The Austin Film Festival invites all AISD faculty and team members to AISD Day, Tuesday, Oct. 28. For one day only, bring your AISD employee badge to an AFF venue (excluding the Paramount Theatre) and stand in the priority film pass line for free access to films. Tuesday screenings include: 6:30 p.m.The Texas PromiseThe Rollins Studio Theatre inside The Long Center
AISD’s McCallum High School Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Fundraising Gala
AUSTIN, Texas—McCallum High School’s 60th Anniversary Committee invites the public to help celebrate the school’s anniversary with a gala. Proceeds will go toward school needs.When: 6 p.m. Saturday, May 24Where: UT Alumni Center, 2110 San Jacinto Blvd.
AISD Wants All Students Fed: Before, During and After School
Since its launch in 2009, the Afterschool Meal Program at AISD has expanded to serve about 3,500 students. In addition, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Austin and Capital Area Food Bank serve more than 500 additional students through their programs at AISD campuses.Sanchez, Walnut Creek and Wooten elementary schools started after-school meal programs earlier this year, and the district will add after…
Austin ISD Invites Community to Give Input on Developing Facility Master Plan
Austin ISD needs the public's input as it continues to update its Facility Master Plan. During upcoming meetings, AISD will present the Facilities and Bond Planning Advisory Committee's FMP update and receive feedback from the public. Each meeting will focus on a different vertical team. However, anyone can attend any meeting.
Bedichek Junior Marines Win National Championship
Hard work and a drive for excellence earned the Bedichek Junior Marines (right) three titles at the National Middle School Drill Championships in Dallas.Students received awards in: Armed Drill Team Exhibition, Unarmed Color Guard Performance and Unarmed Color Guard Overall. This was the first time the Bedichek Junior Marines have competed in this National Competition.