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Austin ISD to Help Set Largest Shared Reading Experience Record
Austin ISD Students to Join Jumpstart’s Read for the Record to Raise Awareness about the Importance of Early Education
District Hosts Laptop Clinic
The customer service and support area within the Austin Independent School District's Department of Technology is offering a teacher laptop clinic through Friday, Aug. 17, to provide teachers and staff with tools to help prepare for the new school year. The Teacher Laptop Clinic will provide technical support to teachers and other school-based staff for their AISD-issued laptops and assist with…
AISD Adopts Summer Efficiency Schedule for Six Weeks to Save Energy
Austin, Texas—The Austin Independent School District will adopt a summer efficiency schedule for six weeks to reduce energy costs from June 23 through Aug. 8. The district’s average savings from the summer efficiency program is about $486,000.All schools and offices will adopt a four-day week during this time. Business hours will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The district will…
AISD Chief Financial Officer Invited to Testify Before the House Public Education Committee
Austin ISD Chief Financial Officer Nicole Conley was invited to testify before the House Public Education Committee on July 24. Below is a transcript of her testimony.For more information about the district's legislative priorities this session, please visit austinisd.org/legislature.
2016 is Off to a Green Start at AISD
Last month, 85 Austin ISD students, staff, parents and community members kicked off the first conversation of many for the district’s inaugural sustainability plan.The plan will provide a roadmap for achieving a shared vision for what it means to be an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable school district in the following core areas:
AISD Board of Trustees Approves Facility Master Plan
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees formally adopted the proposed Facility Master Plan on Monday night, paving the way for modernizing AISD's schools and rebuilding its aging infrastructure.
Message from Superintendent Paul Cruz / Mensaje del Superintendent Paul Cruz
Dear Austin ISD Family, After long and careful consideration, I want you to be the first to know that I have accepted a position with The University of Texas at Austin. As a result, I intend to resign my position as superintendent. Serving as superintendent of schools for six years alongside each and every one of you, in one of the best urban school districts in the nation, has been the most…
AISD Approves Tax Levy
AISD Approves Tax Levy35 cents of every dollar district collects must be given back to stateAustin ISD’s trustees approved the 2016 tax levy—the adopted tax rate multiplied by the taxable value of all property in the district’s jurisdiction—of $1,183,195,145.84 ($1.18 billion) at Monday’s board meeting.
AISD Seeks Community Input at Public Hearings for Potential Bond Package in 2013
Austin, Texas—Members of the public will have an opportunity to address Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees and provide feedback at two public hearings regarding a potential Bond Program in 2013. The meetings will be followed by a televised special board meeting.Tuesday, Jan. 22What: Parents and community members share feedback on a potential Bond Program in 2013.When: 6:30 p.m.…
Now Playing: Today is AISD Day at the Austin Film Festival
The Austin Film Festival invites all AISD faculty and team members to AISD Day, Tuesday, Oct. 28. For one day only, bring your AISD employee badge to an AFF venue (excluding the Paramount Theatre) and stand in the priority film pass line for free access to films. Tuesday screenings include: 6:30 p.m.The Texas PromiseThe Rollins Studio Theatre inside The Long Center