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Three Austin ISD Leaders Selected to Inaugural Class of Austin's African American Leadership Institute
On March 22, three Austin ISD leaders were selected to the inaugural class of Austin’s African American Leadership Institute. Dr. Tamey Williams-Hill, Dinita Caldwell and AISD Police Sergeant Wayne Sneed were among 38 Austin professionals selected to network and gain knowledge and history related to the Black experience in trending issues.
Austin ISD 2018 Preliminary Accountability Ratings / Calificaciones preliminares de responsabilidad del Austin ISD de 2018
Dear Austin ISD Family, According to the Texas Education Agency’s preliminary ratings, Austin ISD earned an 89, or an overall B performance rating, which is a Recognized rating. Throughout the district, 116 schools met all performance standards, with 61 schools earning a total of 152 academic distinction designations. We are proud to earn a Recognized rating from the Texas Education Agency. We…
LASA Hosts Open House Sessions
This evening, the Austin Independent School District's Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA) is hosting the first of several information sessions for eighth-grade students.During the LASA Roadshow, administrators, teachers, students and parents will answer questions about the application process, curriculum, and transportation. Spanish translation will be available. The open houses will be held…
Austin ISD Launches School Bus Stop-Arm Safety Program
On Thursday, Austin ISD is launching a program to improve the safety of students as they are picked up and dropped off by school buses.AISD is partnering with American Traffic Solutions, who will install cameras on buses to address the problem of illegal passing of school buses that are stopped and have lights flashing.
Bowie High School Recognized for Student Achievement
Bowie High School has been named one of 200 model Professional Learning Communities at Work by Solution Tree, a professional development organization that focuses on schools.PLCs are schools that recognize that the key to improved learning for students is ongoing, job-embedded learning for the adults who serve those students.
Austin ISD Seeks Input on 2015–20 Strategic Plan
This fall, the Austin ISD community will work together to develop a strategic plan for 2015–20. Strategic planning will help AISD focus its energy, ensure that the district and its community partners are working toward the same goals, and assess and adjust the district’s direction in response to a changing environment. The plan will help guide the district from where it is now to where we…
AISD Invites Community to Share Input on Facility Master Plan
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD will host regional meetings to gather public input on Facility Master Plan development in March and April.The FMP will outline the current status and future use of district facilities, guide the development of future capital improvements and supports planning for future bond elections. The public will have the opportunity to provide feedback on issues under consideration…
Board Briefs: Work Session (Feb. 11)
Historic Property Tax Exemption Program ReviewHistorically, AISD has granted certain historical landmark properties partial exemption from taxation. In August 2005, the AISD Board of Trustees modified the program to tighten the exemptions to mirror the City of Austin’s 2004 program modifications.
AISD Trustees Approve Plan to Strengthen Student Achievement for Eastside Memorial Vertical Team
Austin, TX—Tonight, the Austin Independent School District’s Board of Trustees voted to approve a plan to implement the Johns Hopkins Talent Development Secondary partnership and strengthen achievement for students feeding into Eastside Memorial High School.
Anderson, Austin and Lanier Students Earn College Funding
Nine former AISD students were awarded the 2015 Neal Kocurek Scholarship from the St. David’s Foundation. The student’s receive $7,500 a semester, up to a total of $60,000, to go toward their undergraduate, graduate and doctorate studies.The following selected recipients are:Anderson High School