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A message from Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde / Un mensaje de Superintendente Stephanie S. Elizalde
Dear Austin ISD Community, As we grieve with the families in Uvalde, it is natural for our thoughts to turn to the safety of our own children here at home. I met with Austin ISD Police Department Acting Chief Beverly Freshour and her lieutenants this morning, and I share with you what additional measures we will be taking to provide a safe environment the last few days of the school year and…
Eliminating Crime & Violence Town Hall Meeting
What: Town Hall Meeting on Eliminating Crime & Violence in Travis CountyDialogue Topic: Creating a Safe & Supportive Learning Environment
Safety First: Learn About AISD's Award-winning Police Department
For almost three decades, AISD has maintained its own police department. The district's police department establishes a safe and secure environment for our future leaders to learn, grow, and succeed inside and outside of the classroom.The department provides general law enforcement, security and safety services at AISD and is divided into five bureaus, including:
Classes Canceled Friday, More Important Info
Hello, This is Dr. Stephanie Elizalde, Superintendent of Austin ISD. I hope you are staying safe and warm during this historic weather event. Our district will remain closed through Friday, February 19 except for select essential personnel. This means there will be no asynchronous instruction on Friday as previously communicated. We have several campuses serving as warming centers for ANY…
MEDIA ADVISORY: AISD Sustainability Projects Keep Austin Beautiful
Two Austin ISD students and Lamar Middle School will be recognized as 2015 finalists at the Keep Austin Beautiful Annual Awards brunch tomorrow.Martin Middle School seventh grader Carlos Venegas and Eastside Memorial High School senior Lorenzo Sanchez have been named Youth Achievement Finalists. They are chosen for implementing or maintaining outstanding youth projects or activities to clean,…
Women's Studies Speaker Series: "Speaking Truth to Power"
The Women’s Studies Program at Garza high school is proud to announce the inauguration of their Women’s Studies Speaker Series, “Speaking Truth to Power”. The multi-credit class empowers young women with the study of the contributions American women have made to the history and culture of this country so that they too will take a leadership role in their own lives and communities.
Budget Briefs: AISD Conducts Employee Compensation Survey, Reviews Results
The district is entering the phase of its budget process where employee compensation packages are revisited. Two of the biggest components of this are employee salaries and health benefits. To best understand what is most valuable to employees, a staff compensation survey was distributed to all staff. The district received over 5,500 survey responses, which represents nearly half of all staff…
Open for Learning: Health Procedures, Attendance, Hopefest and More / Abierto para el aprendizaje: Procedimientos de salud, asistencia, Fiesta de esperanza y más
Austin ISD is about to enter its fourth week of the phase-in period. / El Austin ISD está por ingresar en la cuarta semana del periodo del proceso gradual.
Conservation Study Helps AISD Find Cost Savings
Austin ISD, Environmental Defense Fund and Google are holding an event showcasing the findings of a 10-week study on energy conservation at AISD.
H-E-B Excellence in Education Healthy Campus Grant - Due November 11th
The H-E-B Excellence in Education Healthy Campus grant is designed to assist school campuses with resources and funding to increase health and nutrition education for their students. Grant monies are awarded to develop, implement and improve activities and programs centered around the three pillars of H-E-B's statewide health improvement effort: Food, Body and Life. Twelve schools will each…