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MEDIA ADVISORY: AISD Dedicates School in Honor of Fallen Officer
This weekend, Austin Independent School District will hold a dedication ceremony for the Jaime D. Padron Elementary School.What: A dedication ceremony, featuring remarks by AISD Board of Trustees President Vincent Torres, AISD District 3 Trustee Ann Teich, Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz, Austin Police Department Chief of Police Art Acevedo and family and friends of Officer Padron.When:…
AISD Delays Classes, Start Times Feb. 11 Due to Weather
AUSTIN, Texas--Austin ISD would like to inform its communities that all classes for Tuesday, Feb. 11 have been delayed due to weather and road conditions.Classes and district office hours for all AISD campuses will operate on a two-hour delay. AISD buses will also operate on a two-hour delay. Parents with questions about transportation can call AISD's transportation department between 7:45 a.m.…
AISD Enrolling Students in Pre-K Beginning Aug. 11
AUSTIN, Texas—On Aug. 11, AISD will begin enrolling qualified children for prekindergarten. Full-day pre-K is available to four-year-olds who qualify.
Media Advisory: AISD Hosts Encore Family Conference
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD is hosting the group Engaging our Community for College Readiness for a special presentation to teach the community how to influence success in all children. What: The Encore Family Conference features keynote speaker Octavious Bishop. When: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23
Open Letter to Austin ISD Taxpayers - Carta abierta dirigida a los contribuyentes del Austin ISD
Dear Taxpayers: You may have noticed that your recent tax bill included a line item attributed to the Austin Independent School District. I would like to explain what happens to over a third of the school property tax dollars you may believe are being used to support our own Austin students.
District Seeks Parent Feedback in Surveys
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Independent School District is seeking feedback from its families through a survey, available from the schools on paper or on the district's website in an online form. Results from the survey will help district leaders determine how to improve educational services for AISD students.
Media Advisory: Legislature and Austin City Council Recognize 10th Anniversary of UT Longhorn Leaders Program
AUSTIN, TX—The Austin Independent School District’s Kealing Middle School, the University of Texas School of Social Work, and the Greater Austin Crime Commission’s UT Longhorn Leaders Program will be honored with a state resolution and an Austin City Council proclamation, declaring Monday, April 15, as Longhorn Leaders Day.
David Edgar Joins AISD as New Executive Director of Finance
Austin ISD's Board of Trustees approved the appointment of David Edgar as the new executive director of finance Sept. 26. As the executive director of finance for AISD, Edgar directs the district’s operations for areas that include budget services, treasury, accounting and payroll, risk management, state and federal grants, and Medicaid and student billing. He also oversees…
Austin ISD Dedicates Gus Garcia YMLA
Austin ISD officials gathered with city, state and community leaders today to dedicate the Gus Garcia Young Men's Leadership Academy.
AISD Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District will be closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, Monday, Jan. 20.All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Tuesday, Jan. 21.For information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the district's calendar at www.austinisd.org/calendar.