Announcements
AISD to Provide Free Meals for All Students at 77 Schools (En español)
For the 2024-25 school year, Íøºì±¬ÁÏ will provide free breakfast and lunch for all students at 77 schools through the federally funded Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program (schools are listed below). The CEP program is a federally funded meal…
Everything you need to get back to school (En español)
We’re in the final countdown to the first day of school! Check out the resources below to make sure you are ready for a great year. Why it matters: Being prepared with the right information can make the first day of school stress-free…
Community conversations provide feedback on possible tax rate election (En español)
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ families, staff and community members provided feedback this week on a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election ahead of a possible vote to put the issue on the November 2024 ballot.
Departing Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Chief Financial Officer Eduardo Ramos placed on leave July 31 (En español)
Mr. Ramos submitted his resignation from Íøºì±¬ÁÏ on Tuesday, July 23. Mr. Ramos’ last day with the district was scheduled for Friday, Aug. 16; however, Superintendent MatÃas Segura placed Mr. Ramos on leave July 31, 2024. What’s Next: Superintendent…
'This will be a transparent process': District leaders unveil budget process, invite community feedback (En español)
The Board of Trustees met July 23 for an in-depth conversation on long-term budget planning and the possibility of a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election to invest in our teachers and staff.
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Receives 7,300 CapMetro Bus Passes (En español)
CapMetro is helping to remove the transportation barrier for Íøºì±¬ÁÏ families by generously donating 7,300 single-day bus passes to Austin families. Why it matters: Transportation to or from school can often be a challenge. While all children ride…
Summer Theater Series performs to sold out crowds (En español)
For the first time in the history of the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Summer Theatre Series, a musical sold out completely, filling the Performing Arts Center to capacity.
Trustees, District leadership continue discussion on possible tax election, budget planning (En español)
The Board of Trustees will meet for a special information session July 23 to discuss the possible Voter-approval Tax Ratification Election and long-range budget planning.
Kate's Olympic dream: From McCallum to Paris (En español)
As Kate Knifton prepares to represent Team USA at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, she carries not only her own dreams, but also the hopes of her family and the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ community. A proud Austinite and a graduate of McCallum High School, Knifton’s journey into…
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ implements strategies to improve student achievement (En español)
Results of the 2024 STAAR are now available and show Íøºì±¬ÁÏ, along with other Texas school districts, still struggling to get scores back on track post-pandemic. Why it matters: While test scores aren’t the only measure of academic knowledge, the…
Board adopts five-year district scorecard focused on student achievement
District leaders and the board of trustees will have a new way to track student achievement for the next five years with a new scorecard. Why it matters: The scorecard is like the superintendent's report card — it's how the board will hold the…
Board adopts $954 million annual budget (En español)
The Board of Trustees adopted the 2024–25 budget, totaling $954 million in operating expenses, at its June 20 Regular Voting Meeting. The details: Austin taxpayers generated $1.69 billion in revenue for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1.…