Announcements
Message from Chief of Business & Operations Nicole Conley Johnson: State of the State
We thank Governor Abbott, Speaker Bonnen and the legislature for building on the work of the school finance commission to address one of the most important and formidable issues facing Texas: how the state funds education. Texans consistently …
Trustees Approve 2019–20 School Calendar
At their regular board meeting Monday night, Austin ISD trustees approved the calendar for the 2019–20 school year. Three options had been presented to students, staff and families for voting Nov. 12–Dec. 20. Calendar B received the majority of…
Message from Dr. Cruz: We Appreciate our Partners at the City of Austin
Today the Austin City Council passed a resolution directing the City Manager to prioritize the existing and ongoing collaborative work concerning Austin ISD facilities and property. I am #AISDProud and grateful both for those who sponsored and supported …
Austin ISD Technology Team Awarded Statewide Honors for IT
Austin ISD has been named the recipient of the Texas K-12 Consortium of School Networking Council’s Team Award for innovative approach to working with departments throughout the district.
2,000 Points and Counting
As she scored the 2,000th point of her basketball career, Crockett ECHS senior Jordyn Carter joined an elite group of high school athletes—and made it look easy. Up against the Lanier Lady Vikings on Jan. 2, and with 1:27 in the third quarter,…
Budget Briefs: Task Force Submits Final Report to Superintendent, Present to Board
The Budget Stabilization Task Force submitted its final report to Superintendent Paul Cruz Jan. 4 concluding its months-long process to identify creative strategies to close the budget deficit. The Task Force presented an overview of its process, findings and…
Austin ISD Board of Trustees Elects New Officers
AISD Board of Trustees elected new officers at its work session last night. Geronimo M. Rodriguez will continue as board president. Rodriguez has served District 6 since June 2017 and as board president since May 2018. Cindy Anderson was named…
2018–19 Parent & Families Survey Now Available
The Austin ISD 2018–19 Parent & Families Survey is now available and is accepting responses online through March 8. Families are encouraged to participate so they can share input on district and campus performance. The survey includes questions about how…
Austin ISD Closed for Winter Break
All Austin ISD office and campuses are closed Dec. 21–Jan. 1. Staff return Jan. 2 and all students except those at the Ann Richards School return Jan. 7. Jan. 3–4 are student holidays/additional professional development days for all campuses…
2017 Bond Newsletter Issue 4
As part of Austin ISD's continued commitment to communicate the progress of the 2017 Bond to the community, we are sharing the latest issue of our AISD Future: 2017 Bond Newsletter.
Board Approves Renaming of Fulmore to Lively Middle School
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees at its Dec. 17 regular meeting approved the renaming of Zachary Taylor Fulmore Middle School to Sarah Beth Lively Middle School. The renaming will go into effect for the 2019–20 school year. Lively served as a teacher at…
Austin ISD Remembers Gus Garcia for Dedication, Leadership
Today, the Austin ISD family mourns the loss of one of its greatest community leaders and public servants, Gustavo L. "Gus" Garcia. Garcia passed away Dec. 16, surrounded by family and friends. In 2007, AISD named Gus Garcia Middle School after him for…