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Back to School Bash
On Aug. 12, Austin ISD, in collaboration with the city of Austin, will host its annual Back to School Bash and Safety Fair from 9 a.m.–noon at the Palmer Events Center. Almost 150 community organizations and district departments will provide information and activities to prepare AISD students for a safe and successful school year.
Board Discusses Preliminary Facility Master Plan Scenarios
As a part of the Austin Independent School District’s on-going Facilities Master Plan (FMP) process, the Superintendent on Monday discussed several preliminary scenarios to the Board of Trustees, based on their previous requests, as well as feedback from parents and community members through numerous community meetings. The scenarios she discussed with potential implementation in the 2012-13…
Compensation
Compensation and Incentives From salaries to stipends, from healthcare to childcare, we are making an investment in our educators and staff. We're ensuring that when you call AISD your home, you're well taken care of in and out of the classroom. Compensation and Salary We're exploring multiple options for a comprehensive compensation package for the 2024-25 school year that benefits our…
District Invites Community to Share Input on Facility Master Plan
Austin ISD needs the public's input as the district continues to update its Facility Master Plan. During upcoming meetings, AISD will present the Facilities and Bond Planning Advisory Committee's update and receive feedback from the public.
Budget Briefs: Task Force Continues Subcommittee Work, Prepares Recommendations
The Budget Stabilization Task Force continued to work in subcommittees refining its recommendations at its Oct. 10 meeting. The eighth meeting of the task force was the final meeting dedicated to subcommittee work before each group reports to the whole task force for discussion. The Board of Trustees this summer approved the school year 2018-19 budget, which included a $29 million dip into…
Garcia and Pearce Middle School Program Design, District 1 (AAFR) Community Meeting
What: Austin ISD would like to invite you to share your feedback on potential academic scenarios for Garcia and Pearce middle schools at a community meeting on Saturday, November 17 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. in cafeteria at Pearce Middle School, located at 6401 N. Hampton Dr.
DACA Scholarships and Citizenship Drive
Education Austin invites the community to an educational forum from 6–8 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at Travis High School. The information on the process, fees, etc. will prepare attendees for the Citizenship Drive that will take place from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at Travis High School. The purpose of the Citizenship Drive is to help eligible permanent residents fill out a citizenship…
Kindergarten Orientation
What: Kindergarten Orientation is being offered on Thursday, May 7, 2015, at all elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District. Children who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2015, are eligible to be enrolled in AISD. At Kindergarten Orientation, parents will receive information about the Austin School District’s full-day kindergarten program, including…
Austin Public Schools Ranked Third Best in the Nation
A recent report, “10 Best Cities To Use Public Schools,” has ranked Austin public schools as the third best in the U.S., with LASA listed as the best magnet high school in the Austin area.The report's rankings are based on data from several key areas, noting, "All aspects of Austin’s schools are above the national average."That data included:
Anonymous Donor Launches $1 Million Austin Creative Classroom Fund to Expand Arts Opportunities for AISD Students
Austin, Texas–A local mystery donor has committed $1 million to support the development of arts-rich schools and expand creative learning opportunities for students throughout the Austin Independent School District.