AISD First-Day Jitters

School opens with technical glitches; teachers' union demands waiver to extend virtual learning

"...made her remote rounds through the Zoom schools, the AISD Google Drive server crashed for several hours...."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

AISD Delays Plans to Close Eight Schools

Advocates push to save Pease, Brooke

"...the historic building, to accommodate more than 500 students. AISD says the constraints at the site are too great..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Cops Take Union Head's Phone After Sex Ed Kerfuffle

Investigation stems from incident at contentious meeting

"...police are investigating an incident that occurred at the board of trustees meeting on Aug. 26, according to a..."

Sept. 6, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: Board Games

The AISD trustees play superintendent poker – by uneven rules

"...anybody at all signs up to be a school board member. It's not only an unpaid and largely thankless..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Column by Michael King

AISD Notebook

"...on fire, for Casis is one of about 25 AISD schools without a fire alarm...."

Nov. 1, 1996 News Feature by Roseana Auten

AISD Readies for School, Sports, Elections, and Red Ink

Students go back to class and sports Sept. 8 and more district news

"...into school buildings and take their online classes there. AISD has taken steps over the summer to increase internet..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

AISD Cancels IDEA Contract

Trustees split 5-4 but Allan heads back to community

"...Going into last night's Austin ISD Board of Trustees meeting, AISD had two in-district charters on..."

Dec. 18, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Headed for Showdown Over 'Exigency'

Board gears up to vote on whether AISD will declare financial exigency

"...another budget crunch, there is push back from the board of trustees against a recent request from Super­in­tendent Meria..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD 'Efficiency' Study: Not Exactly What the Doctor Ordered?

An efficiency study commissioned by AISD comes back with some surprising recommendations

"...the next five years – district staff and the board of trustees are suddenly holding the report at arm's..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Guzman Kicks Off AISD Campaign

Local businessman formally declares candidacy for Austin ISD board of trustees

"...businessman Sam Guzman formally declared his candidacy for the AISD board of trustees, in the special election for District..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Michael King

Money Makes AISD's World Go Round

Policy questions at Austin ISD are increasingly being answered by the district's fiscal crunch.

"...he could as well be discussing virtually every decision AISD makes for the next couple of years. It's no..."

Jan. 24, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

AISD Notebook

"...by Trustee Loretta Edelen, took up much of the AISD Board of Trustees meeting on Monday. Among other things,..."

Jan. 26, 1996 News Feature by Roseana Auten

AISD Names Dr. Stephanie Elizalde as Lone Superintendent Finalist

Trustees poised to select new district leader within days

"...for outgoing Super­in­tendent Paul Cruz's successor in a special board meeting on Tuesday, July 21. Elizalde was chosen with..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

On Consent: AISD Employees See Increased Wages

A 1.5% increase will go to district employees

"...will see extra pay in return for career development. AISD Superintendent Paul Cruz and Education Austin President Ken Zarifis..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD’s FABulous Facility Plan

The Facilities and Bond Planning Advisory Committee has a few recommendations to consider

"...six campuses into two; instead, at the Monday night AISD board meeting, the 18-member volunteer body recommended "target utilization..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Wagner Joins Austin ISD Board

Failed 2014 candidate takes position by appointment

"...year after the death of incumbent Robert Schneider (see "AISD Trustee Passes", July 28). Rather than call a special..."

Sept. 29, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Debates Filling Board Vacancy

Austin ISD board defers vacant seat decision to subcommittee

"...as doing something. On Monday night, the Austin ISD board of trustees failed to reach a consensus on how..."

Aug. 14, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

School's Out, but AISD Pay Raise Talk Goes On

Debate over salary increase details carries on at AISD

"...Originally, the administration proposed a 1.5% raise across the board, plus an extra 1.5% for teachers and librarians with..."

July 10, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: New South High School(s)?

AISD mulls over a possible South Austin high school

"...Travis County since 2002. Yet with divisions on the board about its location, and the increasing complexity and cost..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Help Wanted: School Board Candidates

Scarce bids concern education advocates

"...Five of the district's nine board seats will be on the ballot this year, and..."

June 13, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Saldaña Considering AISD Trustee Race

Local pr/consultant contemplating run at incumbent Lori Moya

"...and activist, is considering running for the Austin ISD board of trustees this November...."

April 9, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Race to the Board: Fundraising

Some 80% of Mary Ellen Pietruszynski's contributions came from three donors in the tech community

"...In the race to replace Annette LoVoi on the AISD board of trustees, when it comes to fundraising, Sooch..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Catches a Ride With Cap Metro

Will free fares for students ease the district's budget woes?

"...Austin ISD leaders prepare for major budget cuts (see "AISD Catches a Ride With Cap Metro," Dec. 14), one..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD De-Magnetized?

A proposal to move AISD's Liberal Arts Academy to LBJ High School almost certainly means resegregation for Johnston High School, its former home.

"...and Austin Independent School District Superintendent Pat Forgione, the AISD board appears poised to vote this month to move..."

Nov. 16, 2001 News Feature by Michael May

State of Texas Requiring AISD to Eliminate Specific Goals for Economically Disadvantaged Black Students

Austin ISD’s official goals to be "retooled"

"...But that goal will have to be eliminated, the..."

Nov. 17, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Budget Cuts, Name Changes at AISD

Union urges wait-and-see stance on funding at board meeting

"...The Austin ISD Board of Trustees met Monday night for the first time..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Trustee Passes

Robert Schneider, 13-year board incumbent, dies

"...Kathleen, and their four children, all of whom are AISD graduates...."

July 28, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD and IDEA in Tweets

Charting Monday's meeting in 140 characters or less

"...School District trustee meeting, where community advocates and the board split badly over the IDEA Public Schools plans for..."

Dec. 13, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Takes November Vote

Trustees shift election date, Del Valle, Eanes may follow

"...election date. Last night, the Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to shift their elections to..."

Oct. 11, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Aisd

"...on the tentative date of April 13 or not, AISD is going to address problems of crowding at some..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature by Roseana Auten

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