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Media Advisory: AISD’s 2014-15 Preliminary Budget
AUSTIN, Texas—In preparation for Austin ISD’s community budget meetings in April, the district is launching the first session of its Lunch and Learn series for the media with an introduction to AISD’s budget and the district’s annual process and timeline, including the recent publication of the preliminary budget and scheduled board action for the 2014-15 school year’s budget.
Additional Student Holiday/PD Day
As part of being a District of Innovation, vertical teams are allowed to schedule additional professional development days for staff, thus creating extra holidays for students. The following campuses will have one of their District of Innovation (DOI) staff development days today, which means no classes for students at these schools: High Schools
Community Budget Conversations
Austin ISD wants your feedback about the district’s preliminary budget. Throughout the month of May, AISD will host community budget conversations to discuss strategic investment in priorities, projected shortfalls, long-range financial planning and proposed budget reductions.Four in-person conversations will be held at campuses. Community members can also take part in a tele-townhall on May 20,…
AISD Approves Distinguished Level of Achievement as Default Graduation Plan
AUSTIN, Texas--Monday, Austin ISD's Board of Trustees established the Distinguished Level of Achievement graduation plan as the district's default graduation plan beginning with the Class of 2018.The trustees also approved the requirement of one credit of physical education and one half credit of health to meet graduation requirements for all plans beginning with the Class of 2018.
AISD’s Clint Small Middle School 2013 Spring Wind Ensemble Recognized Nationally
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD is proud to announce Clint Small Middle School’s wind ensemble was a recipient of the National Wind Band Honors Mark of Excellence award presented by the Foundation for Music Education. Solo awards were won by former 8th graders Kayla Tinnon, Ethan Brown and Manny Nuñez-Ferrer.
Austin ISD Seeks Input on 2015–20 Strategic Plan Survey
Austin ISD is working to create a 2015–20 Strategic Plan, and we want to hear from you.The district is gathering input from parents, students, AISD employees and other community members on priorities related to education, community, staff and resources. We are also seeking input on the district's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges.Please take a few minutes to let us know what you…
AISD, APIE Honor Volunteers During Celebrate
Austin, Texas—The Austin Independent School District invites staff members, families and community members to help celebrate AISD volunteers who commit their time, talent and energy to help strengthen Austin schools.AISD is teaming up with Austin Partners in Education to host Celebrate, which recognizes the hundreds of volunteers who serve in a variety of roles--from reading tutors and classroom…
AISD Board of Trustees Approve In-District Charter Program with IDEA Public Schools
Austin, TX—Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to establish a college preparatory, in-district charter program with IDEA Public Schools. The proposal is one of six Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations, five of which the board approved last week on Dec. 12.The in-district charter program will create a well-articulated kindergarten through 12th grade vertical team…
AISD, APIE Honor Volunteers During Celebrate
Austin, Texas—The Austin Independent School District invites staff members, families and community members to help celebrate AISD volunteers who commit their time, talent and energy to help strengthen Austin schools.
AISD Offers Tuition-based Pre-K Programs at 36 Elementary Schools
AISD is now accepting applications for Pre-K tuition programs—including 12 dual-language programs—at 36 elementary schools.The annual tuition for the programs is $4,656 per student, payable by semester or monthly.