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AISD One of 20 to Participate in Local Academic Accountability System Pilot
Commissioner of Education Mike Morath announced last week that 20 school systems, including Austin ISD, will participate in a pilot to develop their own local academic accountability system. The Texas Education Agency will oversee a small-scale pilot program in the 2017–18 academic year.Established by House Bill 22 and passed during the 85th Texas Legislature earlier this year, the local…
Benefits Information Meeting
After an extensive search and assessment process, Austin ISD has selected Aetna to provide district staff members with a variety of cost-effective health insurance plan options. Beginning Jan. 1, 2015, Aetna will replace our longtime partner, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas. To learn more, attend one of the following information sessions:
Deadline for the AISD UpClose Application
AISD UpClose is your opportunity to learn about the Austin School District. Through monthly meetings you will learn about the District's infrastructure, programs, and services, and understand the District's challenges and opportunities. Each month, AISD UpClose classes will meet at various district sites to have an "inside look" at key programs.Applications are now available, click here.
Conversations with the District / Conversaciones con el distrito
Recordings of all of the community conversations with the district sessions > Austin ISD staff, families and community members are invited to join Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde, Ed.D. and district leadership for a series of virtual Conversations with the District. These sessions will be an opportunity to meet Dr. Elizalde and her leadership team and to learn more about the AISD 2020-25…
AISD Closed for Memorial Day Holiday
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday Monday, May 27.All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Tuesday, May 28.For information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the district's calendar at www.austinisd.org/calendar.For more information,…
2017 Bond Open House-McCallum HS
Austin ISD is hosting a series of informational open houses to learn more about the 2017 Bond and how it could affect each campus. Meetings are 5:30–7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and are designed in a come-and-go format, with presentations at 5:45 p.m. and at 6:45 p.m. A districtwide open house will be 11 a.m.–1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, with presentations at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p…
Govalle Grand Opening Ceremony
Save the Date! Please join join Austin ISD for a grand opening ceremony to celebrate the modernized Govalle Elementary School Friday, February 28 from 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM. Location: Govalle Elementary School, 3601 Govalle Ave. Austin, TX 78702 Phone: (512) 414-2078
Sept. 14 Kickoff Event for AISD Attendance Incentive Program
AISD team members and their families are invited to the kickoff celebration for the AISD Attendance Incentive Program. AISD created the program in partnership with University of Texas Athletics to recognize and reward excellence in attendance and to promote healthy living for all AISD team members.
AISD Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee Seeks New Members
The Austin ISD Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee is now accepting applications for new members and co-chairs.ESAC provides guidance to AISD on environmental education, stewardship and sustainability. People with diverse interests and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Co-chair nominations can be submitted by AISD students, staff, parents or community members.Nominees are…
Board Welcomes New, Returning Members During Swearing-in Ceremony
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees swearing-in ceremony last night welcomed returning trustees Amber Elenz (District 5), Jayme Mathias (District 2), Ann Teich (District 3) and Yasmin Wagner (District 7).Wagner was elected to fill the remainder of an unexpired term as the District 7 trustee after she filled the seat following the death of former trustee Robert Schneider. The board also welcomed…