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

Dukes Up Between Dawnna and AISD Board?

A longstanding vendetta between Dawnna Dukes and the AISD Board?

"...Austin community paper The Austin Villager, Lottie Spaulding accused AISD Trustee Paul Saldaña of a longstanding vendetta against the..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Expands Pre-K

Program will prep 3-year-olds for kindergarten

"...AISD's Pre-K3 program was born from a very simple need:..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fuzzy Budget Math at AISD

The latest proposed Austin ISD budget has new millions in found money

"...help eliminate a $51 million deficit ("New Money for AISD Raises," June 20). The changes are not confirmed --..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

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

"...11, and election day on Tuesday, Dec. 15. The AISD races furthest down the ballot, for District 5 and..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

About That AISD Waiver

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

"...The confusion can be traced to Sept. 14's AISD Board of Trustees meeting, where District 4 Trustee Kristin..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

AISD Reverses on Domestic Partner Benefits

District will review decision in wake of recent SCOTUS rulings

"...AISD has reversed their earlier promise to offer domestic partner..."

June 28, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Fed School Funding

Teachers' unions say Race to the Top places too much emphasis on testing

"...mean that Texas education gets no economic stimulus cash. AISD has already received $23 million in Title 1 ARRA..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board OKs District’s Largest Bond Package Ever

Chasing equity

"...board's work session Aug. 9, some trustees worried that AISD administration's suggestions to change the originally proposed $2.25 billion..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

AISD Teachers Keep Planning Time; Admin Layoffs Likely

7 of 8 just won’t do

"...Under the district's new budget proposal, presented by AISD Chief Financial Officer Eduardo Ramos, 250 positions from the..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

AISD Weighs Schedule Change to Fix Budget Woes

Proposal would cut planning time for teachers in half

"...teachers in half. The change, currently being discussed between AISD's central office and leadership at the campus level, has..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

AISD Trustee Election Sees Highest Turnout Ever

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

"...the board of Austin Interfaith, as well as with AISD campuses in the Eastside Memorial High School vertical team...."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

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 Notebook

"...U.S. middle and high schools every day -- including AISD schools. (Once a product of the always-controversial Whittle Communications,..."

Jan. 24, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

AISD Delays School Year Until September 8

First eight weeks of classes could be mostly remote

"...solely because of local health orders would not receive funding. However, the TEA did say districts could conduct remote..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

AISD Polishing Sales Pitch for Tax Election

Voters in November may be asked to chip in for education

"...investment in East Austin schools; and third, replacement prekindergarten funding in 2011, when the state is scheduled to pull..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Already Has More Than Enough Funding

"...already far exceeds the average 12-month income in Austin. AISD views property owners as endless fountains of funding, recently..."

Aug. 18, 2008 Postmarks

One Week After Warning of School Consolidations, AISD May Have Its First Target

Dobie Middle School low test scores create risk of TEA takeover

"...County Commissioner Brigid Shea, City Council Member Chito Vela, AISD Board President Lynn Boswell. Principal Roxanne Walker spoke. The..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

AISD Weighs Keeping Campuses Open After Winter Break

Between a rock and a hard place

"...for athletes, but Elizalde said he had not advised AISD to shutter campuses yet...."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

AISD News: COVID Delays On-Campus Classes, Supe Search Down to 6

Students will return to virtual learning for the first three weeks at minimum

"...federal and state officials to open or risk losing funding – the Austin Independent School District announced Tuesday that students..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by Kimberley Jones

Could AISD Shutter 12 Schools?

District discloses ideas for $55 million in budget cuts

"...potential savings annually, more than half would primarily impact AISD's central administration rather than its individual campuses and students,..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

School Funding Bill 'Could Have Been Worse'

Senate Bill 1 on deck for House debate

"...First, the bad news: If the current school funding proposals pass, the district will face a cut in..."

June 10, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Matching Buildings to Kids, or Vice Versa?

AISD aims to resolve under- and overcrowding issues with its facilities master plan

"...public hearings will be held next week to give AISD residents the opportunity to provide insight on the proposals,..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Holes Plugged ... Temporarily

The 2009 AISD budget balances the books, but the financial future's not bright

"...the recently published MGT of America efficiency study (see "AISD 'Efficiency' Study: Not Exactly What the Doctor Ordered?" June..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'The Perfect Storm': AISD Board Adds by Subtracting

The Austin ISD board of trustees passes its 2003-04 budget.

"...revenues of $633 million, drawing down $30 million from AISD's reserve fund for the difference. (The budget also includes..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

AISD Notebook

"...The AISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved an interim plan on..."

April 25, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

AISD Notebook

"...During the course of Monday's regular meeting of the AISD Board of Trustees, a couple of thoughts occurred: Has..."

Jan. 31, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

AISD Notebook

"...The regular meeting of the AISD Board of Trustees on Monday featured few items for..."

Jan. 12, 1996 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Aisd

"...High Schools. At the last regular meeting of the AISD Board of Trustees, several students from LBJ High School..."

Dec. 15, 1995 News Feature

AISD Mystery

"...Editor, Everyone who has been paying attention understands that AISD cannot continue to tap dance around their impending budget..."

Sept. 9, 2019 Postmarks

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