New AISD District Boundary Map

Some voters will be casting ballots in a different district

"...AISD boundaries have been redrawn since the last school board..."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Feature

After Close Races, Candidates for AISD Board Face Off Again in the Run-Offs

Winners in District 5, At-Large Place 8 to face decisions on remote learning, school closures alongside other trustees

"...Friday, Dec. 11, and election day on Tuesday, Dec. 15. The AISD races furthest down the ballot, for District..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

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

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

"...of students learning from home until at least October 5, although students who lack internet access or a safe..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

AISD Trustees: Slow Down on School Closures

Concerns raised over facilities plan timeline, community engagement

"...poured cold water on an ambitious facilities plan from district leaders that would identify schools for potential consolidation or..."

Feb. 12, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

School District Preps for Electoral Fight

Challengers emerge for two AISD trustee seats while three remain unchallenged

"...With filing for the November election opening on July 25, the district is bracing for two contested elections and..."

July 22, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Mark Williams Standing Down From AISD Board

President leaving safe seat after two terms

"...After two terms on the Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees, Board President Mark Williams has announced..."

Aug. 14, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD's "School Changes" Process Places Equity Front and Center

“Historically, this is a very racist city, and unfortunately, this school district is a part of that system"

"...early June, as part of the Austin Indepen­dent School District's "School Changes" process, parents turned out in force at..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD's Underutilized Business

AISD weighs equity study to improve its limited program for minority- and women-owned firms

"...gender, or wealth of the students. Now that the district plans to spend $490 million in bond money over..."

May 24, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board of Trustees Approves $1.6 Billion Budget for 2019-2020

Lege gives AISD a one-year budget breather

"...months of trepidation about the financial health of the district, the AISD board of trustees approved unanimously on Monday..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD’s Big Balancing Act

The Austin Independent School District is considering bringing a $1 billion bond to voters in November. That's a lot of money. What all would it do? And can the package keep everybody happy?

"...of Austin's biggest property owners, the Austin Independent School District has a lot of real estate to worry about..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Four Open Seats, and Many Demands for Change at AISD

School board shakeup

"...the incumbents are running for reelection. One of these districts is not like the others. District 3, currently represented..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

LGBTQ Activists Urge AISD to Better Support Queer Youth

Activists want AISD to do more with church money

"...Austin Independent School District is making good on a promise to use revenues..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Gets Wired

"...got the chance last year to be one of 125 teacher-members of the Austin Independent School District's (AISD) District..."

Aug. 1, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

On Consent: AISD Employees See Increased Wages

A 1.5% increase will go to district employees

"...The Austin Independent School District staff will get a 1.5% pay raise next year...."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Record Number of Votes Were Cast in AISD Board Races. The Run-Offs Will Be a Different Story.

Lower voter turnout may intensify already close races

"...be a different story, as voters in West Austin's District 5 and across the district for the at-large Place..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

AISD: Insurgents and Ed Austin Win 3 of 4

Hinojosa won by the biggest margin

"...huge night for Education Austin, the Austin Independent School District employees' union, as three of its four endorsed candidates..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

About That AISD Waiver

Following backlash, confusion, district will seek TEA waiver to extend virtual learning, phase in classroom instruction after Oct. 5

"...– was the talk of the Austin Independent School District. The only problem? That waiver didn't exist. At least..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

For Many AISD Teachers, It's Career vs. Family

AISD forces reluctant teachers to return to campus

"...to return to their campuses on Monday, almost all AISD teachers will be doing the same – even those..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

AISD Struggling With Capacity

Redrawing all school boundaries inevitable, but not imminent

"...are Band Aids compared to the major surgery the district faces in the next few years: A complete redrawing..."

Dec. 20, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Feeling TEA Pressure, AISD Goes Back to Campus

District would risk losing state funding if it switched to all-virtual instruction

"...Earlier this week the Austin Independent School District returned to on-campus classes as planned after winter break...."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

AISD Weighs Keeping Campuses Open After Winter Break

Between a rock and a hard place

"...on the calendar that we have adopted, and January 5 would be when students whose parents are choosing for..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

AISD and ACC Board of Trustees

Trustee elections can mean uncontested drifts or bare-knuckle throwdowns

"...Independent School District Board of Trustees..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board

Endorsements for AISD board of trustees

"...are the Chronicle's recommendations for the Austin Independent School District board of trustees, where a dramatic changeover in policy..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

AISD: IDEA Down, Travis Heights Up

AISD board cancels IDEA at Allan, but IDEA promises to stay in town

"...moment. On Monday, Dec. 17, the Austin Independent School District's board of trustees voted to cancel the district's contract..."

Dec. 21, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Trustee Election Sees Highest Turnout Ever

Zapata, Foster to join board; two races set for run-off

"...any Austin ISD trustee election ever, Ofelia Maldonado Zapata (District 2) and Kevin Foster (District 3) are set to..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

AISD on the May Ballot

Board of Trustees: Campaign anti-climax

"...Four seats on the AISD board of trustees will be on the May 10..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Budget Woes at AISD

Doesn't look like AISD will be cutting property tax rates any time soon

"...property prices have meant that the Austin Independent School District could cut property-tax rates and still pay the bills...."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Graduations Presage AISD's Return to In-Person Learning

As COVID-19 case counts drop and vaccination rates rise, the district looks to the fall

"...of federal pandemic relief cash due any day, the district looks toward the fall, and a new school year..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Council Candidates in District 6 and 10 Diverge on Police, Housing, Land Use

Race(s) to the West

"...Although District 6 in the city's far northwest – including the..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

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