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Welcome to the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee's virtual home! Please visit our website often for information about upcoming meetings and events, news, resources, and how to get involved.
ESAC Meeting
Welcome to the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee's virtual home! Please visit our website often for information about upcoming meetings and events, news, resources, and how to get involved.
First athletic field to kick off construction this spring, full construction schedule released (En español)
Ahead of football’s biggest game this weekend, we have some big news from the 2022 Bond as we lay the groundwork for the future of athletics in Austin ISD. LBJ and Northeast early college college high schools will be the first of many fields to be renovated with artificial turf. Let’s go back: As part of the 2022 Bond Program, Austin ISD comprehensive high schools will…
Ages K-12, 18, and Home/Private School K-12
Age K-12 Do you feel your child may need special education services? Is your child being evaluated for special education services? Is your child receiving special education services? Austin ISD offers the following services and recommended resources:
Austin ISD Schools, Offices Closed Thursday and Friday
Austin ISD schools and offices will close Thursday and Friday, Feb. 3-4, due to expected winter weather and road conditions. Today, all after-school activities are also canceled, including after-school care. Austin ISD COVID-19 testing hubs and vaccination sites will also be closed during this time. If the board approves a resolution, the district will not need to make up these two days.
MEDIA ADVISORY National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu to Visit Blackshear Fine Arts Academy Tuesday
Editor’s Note: Chairman Chu is available for short one-on-one interviews. Media should contact Liz Auclair at auclaire@arts.gov or 202-682-5744 if they would like to attend or request an interview with Chairman Chu.
Introducing Early Bird Pre-K (En español)
Early birds get the worm, or in this case, a spot in the brand new Austin ISD Pre-K4 lottery. Why it matters: Historically, Austin ISD hasn’t opened up Pre-K until April 1 because of state regulations on free Pre-K eligibility. But this year, we’re opening tuition-based seats early so families can secure their seat for high-quality affordable Pre-K4.
Summer Food Truck Event
Central Office Staff, Please join the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program and Sustainability Team as we host the Summer Food Truck Kick-Off on Thursday, June 9th. Staff can purchase a meal from these local businesses that are minority-owned, women-owned, LGBTQIA+-owned and sustainable without leaving Central Office! To learn more about our weekly summer schedule and…
Benefits Open Enrollment begins Oct. 1 (En español)
It’s officially fall, which means cooler weather (hopefully), fall festivities and our annual Benefits Open Enrollment starting Oct. 1! This year, we have some new providers, so open enrollment has an earlier deadline of Oct. 15, 2024, for plans starting January 1, 2025. Why it matters: Health insurance and benefits don’t roll over from year to year so enrollment is required for all…
Inclusive Schools Week
Inclusive Schools Week and Special Education Staff Appreciation Week provide campuses with the opportunity to initiate practices to further ensure schools continue to improve their goal of successfully educating and including ALL children while celebrating the integral role of our special education service providers (case managers, TAs, SLPs, Related Services).