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Austin ISD adopts more stringent hot weather guidelines (En Español)
In the wake of this summer’s historic heatwave, Austin ISD has adopted new guidelines for outdoor student activities in hot and cold weather. What's new: The more stringent guidelines align with University Interscholastic League rules for outdoor student activities, with added precautions to keep students safe.
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FMP Frequently Asked Questions What is a Facility Master Plan? The Facility Master Plan guides district decision making about the use of its buildings. The FMP:
Employee Benefits for 2013-14
Dear AISD Colleagues, As the school year comes to a close, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all you do for our students and AISD community. As we turn our attention to the summer, we would like to draw your attention to the benefits AISD will be offering employees next year—and how you can ensure your health care coverage continues uninterrupted.
District Advisory Committee (DAC) Meeting
If you wish to observe a District Advisory Committee (DAC) meeting and/or speak during the allotted Public Comments period, please contact Stephanie McGraw at stephanie.mcgraw@austinisd.org to request a Zoom meeting link -- requests may be made from the time the agenda is posted up to noon of the meeting date. (Please carefully read the related note at the top of the meeting agenda, and the…
District Advisory Committee (DAC) Meeting
If you wish to observe a District Advisory Committee (DAC) meeting and/or speak during the allotted Public Comments period, please contact Stephanie McGraw at stephanie.mcgraw@austinisd.org to request a Zoom meeting link -- requests may be made from the time the agenda is posted up to noon of the meeting date. (Please carefully read the related note at the top of the meeting agenda, and the…
External Research in Austin ISD
About External Research To better align our work with district-wide goals for budget and personnel optimization, Austin ISD has refined its research focus. Priority is given to external research applications that support the metrics outlined in the District Scorecard. By centering our research efforts on these key pillars, we ensure that external partnerships contribute meaningfully to the…
Travis High School Celebrates Its Seniors
Nearly 300 Travis High School Rebels crossed the stage at the Frank Erwin Center to receive their diplomas June 5. Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz noted some of the class of 2014's achievements, including a more than 100 percent increase in overall scores on Advanced Placement exams, as well as an average daily attendance of more than 91 percent.Almost every one of Travis’ athletic teams…
'The Archer Hadley Story' to be Screened at 2015 White House Film Festival
The 2015 White House Student Film Festival will include 'The Archer Hadley Story,' produced by Austin High School's media arts team. The documentary will be screened for White House administrators, educators and student filmmakers March 20–21.
Joint Statement of Austin Association of Public School Administrators, Austin Council of PTAs Executive Council, Austin Independent School District and Education Austin
Joint Statement of Austin Association of Public School Administrators, Austin Council of PTAs Executive Council, Austin Independent School District and Education Austin Jan. 11, 2021 Austin, Texas—Texas' school districts are faced with compounding concerns for the health and safety of all Texans due to a horrific pandemic; the educational, mental, and emotional well-being of Texas' youth; and…
Austin ISD and STAAR test: Summer School Impact
The Texas Commissioner of Education recently announced the cancellation of the June STAAR SSI test administration for grades 5 and 8 due to ongoing reporting issues with the state's testing vendor."It is unfortunate that ETS continues to have data integrity issues as we use STAAR data as one of our markers for tracking student progress," said Edmund Oropez, Chief Officer…