Announcements
Take the A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Instructional Model Preference Survey / Responda la encuesta sobre el modelo de instrucción del A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ que prefiere
Your voice is always valuable to us, and especially now as the district continues working through reopening campuses for the 2020–21 school year. Below is a link to the final, short survey that asks your instructional model preference for your student(s)…
Superintendent Embarks on First-Day Tour
To celebrate the first day of school, A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Superintendent Dr. Stephanie S. Elizalde went on a tour of campuses both virtually and in person, introducing herself to students and their teachers as they begin their new school year. The visit allows students and…
A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ to Provide Free Meals through December/El A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ proporcionará comidas gratuitas hasta diciembre
The Texas Department of Agriculture recently announced an extension of current school meal programs through December 31. This extension allows Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ to continue to provide free meals for any child under 19, or those over the age of 19 who are utilizing…
Two of A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ's Own Become Finalists for Austin Under 40 Award
We are #A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵProud this week as LBJ Early College High School Principal Jon Bailey and Social Emotional Learning Mindfulness Specialist James Butler were nominated for an Austin Under 40 finalist award. The Award is given out annually and is…
Reopen Plan, Wi-Fi buses and more/Plan de reapertura, autobuses con wifi y más
A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Open For Learning Newsletter, Top Story: Back to School and Reopening Plan We are excited for school to start online this Tuesday, Sept. 8. We want to remind you that for the first four weeks, instruction will be on-line with your child’s teacher.…
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Expands Wi-Fi Bus Service Times/El Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ expande el horario de servicio de los autobuses con wifi
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Expands Wi-Fi Bus Service Times Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ will continue to use Wi-Fi-enabled buses to provide free internet access to students. Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8 until October 5, Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ has expanded the times its Wi-Fi buses are available from 7:30…
Community Questions for Dr. Elizalde / Preguntas de la comunidad para la Dra. Elizalde
Dear Austin Community, Thank you for reaching out to me to learn more about my views and experiences. I am pleased to share with you my response to your questions. / Estimada comunidad de Austin: Gracias por comunicarse conmigo para averiguar más sobre mis…
Chief Business Officer Announcement / Anuncio sobre el director general de Negocios
Dear Team A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ, I am writing to announce the appointment of Larry Throm as Chief Business Officer. He will begin with A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ on Monday, and will oversee both the finance and operations divisions. During his 40-year career, mostly in school finance, Mr.…
A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Open For Learning Newsletter / BoletÃn informativo Abierto para el aprendizaje del A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ
Top Story: Reopening plans for students and staff - Earlier this week communication was sent out to our team outlining district expectations for the first four weeks of school.
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Superintendent Announces Leadership Changes
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde has announced to staff the appointment of Jacob Reach as Chief of Government Relations and Board Services. Reach, currently serving as the district’s chief of staff, will be responsible for establishing the…
Introduction from Superintendent Elizalde/Presentación de la Superintendente Elizalde
(El español está disponible abajo) Dear Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Community, I am humbled and excited to officially introduce myself to you. I consider it a true privilege to have been appointed your new Superintendent of Schools.
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Pays $618.2 Million—46.6 percent of local tax revenue—to State of Texas/Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ paga $ 618.2 millones, 46.6 por ciento de los ingresos fiscales locales, al estado de Texas
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Pays $618.2 Million—46.6 percent of local tax revenue—to State of Texas Last week, Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ sent $618.2 million of the taxes the district collects in Austin to the State of Texas. This payment is almost half of the district's annual budget of $1…