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Austin ISD Invites an 'UpClose' Look at District Operations
The Austin School District invites community members to get up close with how AISD is managed and operated through AISD UpClose. There are seats available in the class that will get underway in September 2011 through May 2012. The deadline to apply is May 13. AISD UpClose develops parents and community leaders who are informed about the District's infrastructure, programs, and services, and who…
Nelson Field
Facts and Figures Location: 7105 Berkman Dr.
Saegert Bus Terminal
Facts and Figures Location: 3300 Jones Rd.
Austin ISD Website Honored for Transparency
The website of the Austin School District has been honored with a “Sunny Award” by editors of the Sunshine Review, a non-profit organization that promotes state and local government transparency. Only 112 of the more than 6,000 government websites ranked by the Sunshine Review earned a “Sunny Award.” The Austin ISD website scored an “A” on the Sunshine Review’s Transparency Checklist. More…
Blackshear Elementary Becomes Fine Arts Academy
The Blackshear Elementary Fine Arts Academy is the first elementary school in Austin to offer its students expanded fine arts programming.In addition to providing high-quality instruction in reading, math and science, Blackshear now offers instruction such as learning about the works of Shakespeare, performing Readers’ Theatre and creating full-length stage productions.
Tax Rate Calculator
Austin ISD is one of several local taxing entities that may appear on your annual property tax statement. This informational page only represents the AISD portion of your property taxes. To learn more about the local property taxes in Travis County, please visit traviscad.org.
Bowie Student Places Third in State UIL Journalism
Recent Bowie High School graduate, Carl Heiser earned a third place Bronze medal in News Writing at the May 21 State University Interscholastic League academic contest. Heiser was Austin's only state finisher in the 5A category.
Board Briefs for Monday, August 22, 2011
Trustees approved 2011-2012 budgetThe Board of Trustees unanimously approved the 2011-2012 school district budget on Monday. The $974,270,872 combined (general fund, food service and debt service fund) budget included the restoration of the historic property tax designation for homeowners. The tax rate on maintenance and operations (M&O) remains the same; the tax rate for debt (I&S) is…
Take the Wheel: AISD Hiring Bus Drivers, Food Services
Austin ISD is hiring bus drivers, food service manager trainees and substitute food service production specialists.Applicants can attend an upcoming job fair, 8:30 a.m.–noon Wednesday, July 20, at AISD’s Southeast Bus Terminal, 7200 Bluff Springs Road.Apply online and be eligible for an on-site interview.Bus DriversCompensation: Starting at $14.60 per hourMinimum qualifications include:
Project Lighthouse
En Español Austin ISD recognizes that connectivity for our students’ education is essential. We’ve launched the Project Lighthouse to generate revenue and funds to support connectivity needs. The district has a robust network for all of our district locations. Additionally, we provided cellular hotspot devices to students, but that approach is costly and is no longer sustainable as…