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Superintendent Announces Academic Restructuring for Pearce and Garcia Campuses for Next School Year
At the June 20 Board of Trustees meeting, Superintendent Meria Carstarphen presented the district-wide preliminary Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) results, which included a discussion of two middle schools, Pearce and Garcia.
AISD Approves Tax Levy
AISD Approves Tax Levy35 cents of every dollar district collects must be given back to stateAustin ISD’s trustees approved the 2016 tax levy—the adopted tax rate multiplied by the taxable value of all property in the district’s jurisdiction—of $1,183,195,145.84 ($1.18 billion) at Monday’s board meeting.
AISD Chief Financial Officer Invited to Testify Before the House Public Education Committee
Austin ISD Chief Financial Officer Nicole Conley was invited to testify before the House Public Education Committee on July 24. Below is a transcript of her testimony.For more information about the district's legislative priorities this session, please visit austinisd.org/legislature.
Take the Survey: New Bell Schedule for 2016–17 School Year
The bell schedule for all Austin ISD students will change this fall because of a new state law measuring the school day in minutes instead of days.To comply with this new law, AISD must extend the elementary school day.Because of the size of our district and our transportation system, this change may affect schedules for our middle school and high school students. This may also affect how we make…
Texas Law Enforcement Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Improve Pending Legislation to Provide Pre-K Education as a Deterrent to Future Crime
On Behalf of FIGHT CRIME: Invest in KidsWHAT: News conference to urge Texas lawmakers to improve a new proposal for pre-K education by increasing funding to ensure more children participate in high-quality preschool programs. The law enforcement leaders will make their case with solid evidence of the impact of quality early education on reducing crime with the report We're the Guys You…
Media Advisory: AISD Honors MLK Wednesday
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD is holding a celebration to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy as a champion for civil rights and education for all. Superintendent Meria Carstarphen will recognize champions for equal rights—from global luminary Nelson Mandela to local leaders.
Clifton Career Development Center to Host Disability Mentoring Day - October 19th
Renee Borders, a Hospitality Practicum II teacher at Clifton Career Development School and a transition specialist, will host the annual Disabilities Mentoring Day (DMD) on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. DMD is a program that allows students with disabilities to “shadow” local professionals in their workplaces.
Tejano Monument Unveiling
Approximately 120 fourth and fifth grade students from Brentwood, Dawson, Galindo and Wooten elementary schools will join the Tejano Monument Incorporated, the Mexican American Cultural Center and the University of Texas at Austin to unveil the Tejano Monument at the Texas Capitol. Armando Hinojos designed the series of statues that commemorate the contributions by Texans of Spanish and Mexican…
AISD Will Accept Transfer Requests Jan. 4–29
AISD will accept transfer requests for the 2016-17 school year from Jan. 4–29.Families may request a sibling*, tracking*, majority-to-minority*, or general transfers during this time. Priority transfers will be processed first, followed by general transfers.Beginning with the 2016-17 school year, majority-to-minority transfers will be based on available space.Deadlines and requirements for magnet…
AISD Will Accept Transfer Requests Jan. 4–29
AISD will accept transfer requests for the 2016-17 school year from Jan. 4–29.Families may request a sibling*, tracking*, majority-to-minority*, or general transfers during this time. Priority transfers will be processed first, followed by general transfers.Beginning with the 2016-17 school year, majority-to-minority transfers will be based on available space.