Announcements
How to get resources, support over Winter Break (En español)
We recognize many families rely on Austin ISD to access to healthy meals and other services. Thankfully we have several partners who are here to support our community while we’re on break: Central Texas Food Bank - providing nutritious food during…
Austin ISD explores 3-year plan to reduce $92M budget deficit (En español)
Budget cuts can be scary! No need to panic. The district has a plan to save without making major impacts to operations and learning. First, the cuts won’t happen all at once. Phew! There’s a plan in place to reduce the budget deficit over the next…
Board of Trustees approve 2025-26, 2026-27 school calendars (En español)
Austin ISD trustees approved the calendars for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years during its Regular Voting Meeting Dec. 19.
Board of Trustees complete after Austin voters select Fernando Lucas de Urioste as At-Large Trustee (En español)
Incoming trustee Fernando Lucas De Urioste will complete the nine-member board filling the At-Large District 8 seat, according to unofficial voting results. Once the official votes are certified he’ll be sworn-in in January. Below is the full list of…
Coats for Kids will keep thousands of Austin ISD students warm this winter (En español)
Thousands of Austin ISD students are staying warm this winter thanks to the "Coats for Kids" program. Why it matters: For more than a decade, The Junior League of Austin and its partners have generously provided thousands of coats to local…
Austin ISD reaches key milestone completing 75% of actions outlined in TEA Agreed Order (En español)
As the Fall semester wraps up, Austin ISD leaders are providing key updates on the Special Education TEA Agreed Order.
FAQs on Prop A compensation plan (En español)
Austin ISD staff who received communication from Talent Strategy that their pay rate will be adjusted due to Austin voters’ support of Prop A will begin to see their new rate on the Friday, December 13 paycheck. Check out our Prop A FAQs for a…
Give the gift of reading this holiday season (En español)
The Austin ISD Library Fund continues its mission this year of raising funds to invest in equitable programming in all Austin ISD libraries. All donations received go towards grants for librarians. Why it matters: Supporting our…
Salute nominations open for Austin ISD staff (Es español)
Nominations are now open for Austin ISD’s annual Salute Awards! This event honors outstanding staff members who demonstrate unwavering dedication to student success and achievement across our district. Do you know someone who fits the bill? We invite all…
ICYMI: Community invited to provide feedback on three-year budget plan (En español)
The district is in the process of outlining options to cut $92 million over the next three years while preserving the student experience.
The JOY of Teaching: Special Education Teacher Ali DeVeny (En español)
Her story in 4 answers. What sparked your love for Special Education? When I was a kid in the 1980’s Special Education was a place, not a service. In my case, it was a place near the boiler room. I have a learning disability, and I am deaf in one ear. So,…
How the MoPac expansion will impact Austin ISD (En español)
It’s no surprise that traffic is a huge headache in Austin. With Interstate 35 already under construction, the pending expansion of MoPac means both highways through the city will be construction zones.