AISD Superintendent Search Begins

The public will play a large part in determining the criteria for choosing AISD's next head honcho

"...What does it take to be superintendent of a major urban school district? With the position..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cruz Sole Finalist for AISD Superintendent

Update: Initial responses to exit of external candidates

"...two remaining external candidates for the role of permanent superintendent of Austin ISD have withdrawn their applications, leaving Interim..."

Dec. 10, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

How (Not) to Hire an AISD Superintendent

Deadline to choose a finalist is close to run-offs

"...Austin Independent School District wait to hire a new superintendent? With three trustee elections headed to run-offs, new board..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

New “Equity Coalition” Pushes Back on AISD Board

Superintendent search on wrong track, say advocates

"...Austin Independent School District's search for a successor to outgoing Superintendent Paul Cruz has..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Great Demand, Greater Expectations for AISD

Timeline set for superintendent search

"...The search for the Austin Independent School District's new superintendent is..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Opinion – Now or Never: Hold the Superintendent Accountable to Communities of Color

The search for a new AISD superintendent is a critical opportunity to rethink priorities

"...Austin Independent School District introduced the firm hired to search for the district's new superintendent. While some question whether..."

May 8, 2020 Column by Danielle C.H. Wright

Austin ISD Needs You (to Find the Next Superintendent)

Three days of input meetings starts today

"...Ever since Meria Carstarphen quit as superintendent, the trustees of Austin ISD have been putting together..."

July 15, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD on Cruz Control

AISD gets closer to finding a new superintendent

"...board of trustees was poised to hire a new superintendent. The list of applicants was secret, but there was..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Seeks Dream Leader Amid Budget Nightmare

New superintendent likely to take reins of a district in fiscal crisis

"...pressing issues facing the district – hiring a new superintendent and constructing the budget for the upcoming year –..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Hunts Chief and Trustees

Superintendent Search and Board Campaigns Continue

"...administrative headaches for any school district are picking a superintendent, and managing board elections. The Austin Independent School Dis­trict..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cruz in Contention for AISD Superintendency

Interim district chief now officially in the mix

"...It's a big day for Austin ISD's Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz. He has been cast as Mother Ginger..."

Dec. 3, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin ISD Offering $300,000 for New Superintendent

Candidate profile sets desirable qualities, lacks specifics

"...district has released the candidate profile for the new superintendent. However, very quietly, the hiring process has been pushed..."

Sept. 3, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD’s High-Profile CFO Takes Her Leave

Nicole Conley passed over in search for new schools chief

"...Board of Trustees has only just hired a new superintendent – Dallas ISD's Stephanie Elizalde – and now the..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

An 'Open' Search for AISD Chief

Timetable to allow stakeholder input

"...Wanted: a new permanent superintendent for the Austin Independent School District. With interim Super­intendent..."

July 4, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Anthony Mays Takes Over AISD as Supe Search Starts

New interim steps in after Elizalde's abrupt departure

"...13 named Chief Schools Officer Anthony Mays as interim superintendent, to take over when Stephanie Elizalde – who served..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

AISD Picks a Search Team for New Superintendent

Picking the pickers

"...26), the Austin ISD Board of Trustees hired a search firm to help the district look for its fourth..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Let the Super Search Begin

Twelve upcoming forums give the public a large role in finding AISD's new superintendent

"...(preferably a doctorate)? Then you could be the new superintendent of Austin Independent School District!..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

"...all of our decisions," read a brief statement from AISD. "Even though the first day of school is Aug...."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by Kimberley Jones

Public Notice: AISD: How Low Can We Go?

Let's hope we don't have to find out

"...report from the consultant the district has hired to search for a new superintendent, given that current honcho Dr...."

May 1, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Paul Cruz Steps Down at AISD

Superintendent takes UT post; transition plan still TBD

"...years at the helm, Paul Cruz will resign as superintendent of the Austin Independent School District, per an announcement..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Interim Austin ISD Superintendent Likely to Become Permanent

District won’t hold a national search

"...It looks like there will be a new, permanent superintendent at Austin ISD by early December. And it'll probably..."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

AISD Names Dr. Stephanie Elizalde as Lone Superintendent Finalist

Trustees poised to select new district leader within days

"...all looking forward to having her serve our community," AISD Board President Geronimo Rodriguez said. "I believe she is..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Closing Schools Won't Fix AISD Budget

We have the Legislature to thank for this mess

"...72-member Facility Master Plan Task Force – comprised of AISD administrative staff, teachers, principals, parents, and community members, and..."

Jan. 21, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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 Trustees Ponder Hiring Interim Super for Keeps, and More

New Supe will face third-graders struggling to read

"...of Operations Matias Segura to the position of interim superintendent last December, they told us they wanted someone stable..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

Cruz Officially in for AISD Chief Race

Interim superintendent now eligible to become permanent CEO

"...preempted criticism of the board's decision to add Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz to the short list of candidates to..."

Dec. 9, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Barksdale Will Not Run Again

Confirms exit, and says she will endorse Prince

"...Barksdale, who joined the AISD board in 2010 as one of the two at-large..."

Aug. 11, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin ISD Celebrates Hiring of New Superintendent

And worries about slow progress in reading, math

"...trustees formally hired Matias Segura to be the district’s superintendent...."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

As the Interim Superintendent Departs, AISD’s New Board Gets a Running Start

Anthony Mays leaves Austin for Houston

"...January, already expected a busy new year hiring a superintendent. Now, with interim leader Anthony Mays leaving to take..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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