Announcements
Dial it in: Phone Registration Now Available for Public Comment at Board Meetings
Beginning Aug. 28, community members can sign up by phone to participate in the public comment portion of 챬 board meetings. Registration is from 1–5 p.m. the Friday before a board meeting and 7:45 a.m.–7 p.m. the day of a board meeting; from 4:…
Thursday: Tweet Chat on Innovation with Superintendent
Team AISD:Please join Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz and the AISD team for a back-to-school Tweet Chat about innovation from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20. A Tweet Chat is a live Twitter event, which invites users to engage in a focused conversation…
TEA Names Kealing Algebra Teacher Finalist for Presidential Award
Today, Commissioner of Education Michael Williams named Patty Hill, an algebra teacher at Kealing Middle School, as a finalist for the 2015 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. This is the highest recognition a mathematics…
TEA: 챬 Exceeds Targets on All Accountability Ratings
According to the Texas Education Agency's preliminary state accountability ratings released last week, 111 챬 schools earned the highest rating possible on the state's accountability system.Under the state accountability system, all public districts,…
Board Will Fill District 7 Vacancy by Appointment
챬 Board of Trustees have decided to appoint someone to fill the vacant District 7 seat. The passing of Trustee Robert Schneider in July meant an open seat on the board. Trustees were facing an Aug. 11 deadline to notify Travis County if they…
Promotional Tips: Pre-K Registration Day
Starting early in school helps children get a head start in their education—and in life.From the littlest learners to college-bound graduates, 챬 offers a world of opportunities—including arts, athletics, health sciences and robotics—to help all…
LBJ Fire Academy Instructor Named 'Champion of the Year'
The Career and Technology Association of Texas has recognized Danny Wynn as the Area IV Champion of the Year.Wynn has been an instructor at the LBJ High School Fire Academy for nine years and has worked for the Austin Fire Department since 2001. CTAT…
Board to Determine How to Fill District 7 Trustee Vacancy
The recent death of District 7 Trustee Robert Schneider has triggered inquiries about the resulting responsibilities of the 챬 Board of Trustees. The board will meet Aug. 10 to discuss its options and determine next steps.The board may fill the…
Athletics Director Leal Anderson Earns Regional Recognition
The Texas High School Athletic Directors Association recently presented 챬 Athletics Director Leal Anderson with the Regional Athletic Administrator of the Year award.“I am truly honored and thankful to receive this award,” Anderson said. “I just…
AISD Trustee Robert Schneider Remembered as Champion for Public Schools
It is with great sadness that 챬 announces the passing of Trustee Robert Schneider, who passed away this morning at his home, surrounded by his family. "Trustee Schneider was a tireless champion of public schools and a stalwart advocate for the…
AISD Offers Pre-K at 67 Schools; Register Aug. 12
Starting early in school helps children get a head start in their education—and in life.From the littlest learners to college-bound graduates, 챬 offers a world of opportunities—including arts, athletics, health sciences and robotics—to help all…
Something to Sing About: PAC Receives Top Sustainability Rating
Austin Energy Green Building announced Monday that the 챬 Performing Arts Center has received an AEGB 5-Star Rating. The rating is AEGB's highest honor and is awarded to buildings that show a considerable commitment to sustainable design and…