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Austin ISD Board of Trustees Community Conversations
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will be working throughout the spring to develop the district’s Scorecard. Students, families, staff and community members are invited to share their ideas about the vision and values that will guide the district’s work over the next five years. In Person
2022 Salute Awards honors excellence in Austin ISD
Last week, we celebrated the outstanding work of our teachers, staff, and volunteers as we close out a remarkable year. Several outstanding educators took home honors at the annual Salute awards May 12:
AISD Student-Athletes Encourage Others to Stand Up for Healthy Relationships
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Austin ISD Athletics is doing its part to promote safe and healthy relationships. In partnership with the Travis County Sheriff's Office, Texas Advocacy Project and SAFE, student athletes will be wearing purple ribbons to encourage others to stand up against dating and domestic violence.
Alternative Work Arrangement pilot program proves effective, expands to other campuses
Teachers and staff from select campuses kicked off the spring semester by implementing a staffing pilot program, which allowed flexibility to accommodate alternative work arrangements while maintaining a focus on student success. Campuses proposed the Alternative Work Arrangement pilot program plans to district leadership and the superintendent in December 2020. Once approved, the program…
Seedling Foundation Honors AISD Staff Member and Mentor
Ylise Janssen, an attorney in the Austin Independent School District’s legal services department, was recognized March 22 for her work and impact as a mentor with the Seedling Foundation. Created in 1998, the Seedling Foundation responds to the needs of public schools in Texas by providing resources, assistance and programming. Its signature service is the Promise Mentor Program, which connects…
Austin ISD Teacher Career Fair
You’re invited to the Austin ISD Teacher Career Fair. We're hosting our annual Teacher Career Fair for the 2024-25 school year, and we want you to join our team! We’re so excited to meet dedicated teachers who are ready to call Austin ISD their home and start shaping the minds and futures of our students each and every day. When: Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 9 A.M.–Noon Where: Palmer…
Board Public Hearing - TAPR Report
Texas Education Code requires each district in the state to publish and hold a public hearing of the district’s annual report. The main component of the annual report is the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) prepared by the Texas Education agency for all public schools and districts. The TAPR includes a wide range of information, including student performance on assessments, attendance…
AISD Hosts Forums for Input on Superintendent
Austin ISD wants to hear from everyone in the community as we begin the search for a new, permanent superintendent.The district will host a series of open public forums to gather your input and hear your ideas on who our next leader should be.Daytime forums will take place at Baker Center, 3908 Avenue B, all three days from noon–1:30 p.m.Evening forums will be hosted simultaneously from 6:30–8 p.…
Gonzalo Garza Latino Lifetime Achievement Award
Gonzalo Garza Latino Lifetime Achievement Award The Austin ISD Gonzalo Garza Latino Lifetime Achievement Award is presented sparingly and after much consideration to a person (living or deceased) who has made significant contributions over the years to the education and development of Austin ISD students, with special attention to contributions made to Latino students and/or their…
Trustees call special voting meeting for March 30 (en español)
March 27, 2023 Dear Austin ISD Community,