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Feria Para Aprender
Where: North Austin Events Center, 10601 North LamarWhat: The largest Spanish-language education fair in Central Texas reaches more than 12,000 parents and students. This fair provides the opportunity to connect with hundreds of programs and services that support a child's academic success.There will be park & ride shuttles from Dobie Middle School (1200 E. Rundberg Ln) & Lanier High…
Public Hearing: Proposed FY2012-13 Budget and Tax Rate
Information about Public Hearings: The Board may schedule public hearings to gather input on a particular subject. If you wish to speak during the public hearing, you must sign up the day of the hearing in the Superintendent’s Office (Room A-250) during regular work hours and from 4:45 pm until the beginning of the hearing in the location on the notice of the Board hearing as posted.For more…
Community Budget Meetings
Austin ISD wants your feedback about the district’s preliminary budget. During the month of May, AISD will host community budget conversations to discuss strategic investment in priorities, and long-range financial planning.Two in-person conversations will be held at campuses. Community members can also take part in a group viewings at satellite locations on May 11, during which participants…
Public Comment Sign-ups for March 28 Board Meeting to Begin on Thursday
Because Austin ISD is closed Friday, March 25, the district is taking steps to accommodate those who would like to sign up to speak at the regular board meeting March 28. AISD will accept public comment sign-ups for that meeting from 1–4:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 24.The regular public comment sign-up schedule will resume March 28. Those interested may sign up by phone, or in…
Help AISD Teacher Win $10,000 for Blast Literacy Program
Oak Hill Elementary School first-grade teacher Renae Hernandez is a top 10 finalist for a $10,000 grant called the Rather Prize, which annually recognizes the best idea for improving Texas education.The grant would go toward materials and teacher training at Oak Hill for a program called Blast Foundations.
AISD Students More Likely Than Peers to Continue Attending College Beyond Freshman Year
Austin ISD students are exceeding the achievements of their peers again, as more AISD grads continue their college educations beyond their freshman year. A recent report using data from the Class of 2013 shows that the number of AISD students who enroll in college and then proceed to a second year exceeds the national average by 13 percentage points at four-year universities*.At two-year colleges…
Akins High School Competes in F1 in Schools World Finals
AUSTIN, Texas--This week, W. Charles Akins H.S. T-STEM Academy's TALON Racing, in conjunction with Axium Racing from Granbury High School, will compete as one team, Lone Star Racing, at the SAE/Formula One F1 in Schools Technology Challenge World Finals 2013.
Memorial, Funeral Arrangements Set for Football Coach Andrew Jackson
Longtime AISD football coach Andrew Jackson, who spent much of his 28-year career at Reagan and LBJ early college high schools, died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 50.In March, Jackson was diagnosed with stage IV esophageal cancer that had already spread to his liver and lungs. Nevertheless, Jackson insisted on coaching LBJ this season while undergoing treatment, and helped lead…
FMP Community-wide Meeting
AISD's Office of Facilities will host a community-wide meeting to inform the public about the purpose of the district's Facility Master Plan, which identifies the district's long term facilities needs. At the meeting, AISD staff will provide a snapshot of the district's profile and financials and review the board-approved Facility Master Plan's guiding principles.
Austin ISD Police Department
Austin ISD Police Department Mission Statement: The Officers of the Austin ISD Police Department are committed to creating a safe educational environment and protecting our future by providing a diverse level of service, utilizing problem solving techniques, and embracing lasting partnerships for all students, staff, and the community.