AISD Trustees: Slow Down on School Closures

Concerns raised over facilities plan timeline, community engagement

"...The Austin ISD Board of Trustees on Monday night (Feb. 11) poured cold water on..."

Feb. 12, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

AISD Trustees: Bond, Eastside Headline Agenda

Bond target creeps up to $892 million

"...Never say that the Austin ISD Board of Trustees live a boring life: Tonight's meeting will include approving..."

Feb. 25, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Trustees Push Back on Campus Closure Plan

“When we start messing with people’s schools, we start messing with their communities”

"...The Austin ISD Board of Trustees on Monday night, Feb. 11, poured cold water on..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Trustees Share First Thoughts on "School Changes"

So far, board's holding firm (more or less)

"...The Austin ISD Board of Trustees met on Monday, Oct. 7, to discuss the School..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Trustees Consider $30 Million in Cuts

Treading carefully on the budget

"...school year, as discussed at Monday night's Board of Trustees meeting. Most of that stems from expected vacancies in..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Trustees Ponder Hiring Interim Super for Keeps, and More

New Supe will face third-graders struggling to read

"...When the Austin ISD Board of Trustees appointed then-Chief of Operations Matias Segura to the position..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

AISD to Consider Charters and Communities Tonight

Agenda a complex dance between trustees, neighborhoods and employees

"...As Austin ISD's Board of Trustees meets tonight, there will be a subtle dance between..."

Dec. 17, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Takes November Vote

Trustees shift election date, Del Valle, Eanes may follow

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

Oct. 11, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Lege gives AISD a one-year budget breather

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

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?

"...do everything that's needed for the school district. As AISD Board President Kendall Pace told her fellow trustees on..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board Votes to Close Four Austin Elementary Schools

Despite public outcry, Brooke, Pease, Sims, and Metz all to shutter

"...year, following a 6-3 vote by the Board of Trustees on Monday, Nov. 18...."

Nov. 19, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

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"

"...at Burnet Middle School in North Austin to press AISD officials for details on what kinds of changes the..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Board

Endorsements for AISD board of trustees

"...recommendations for the Austin Independent School District board of trustees, where a dramatic changeover in policy leadership will follow..."

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

AISD on Cruz Control

AISD gets closer to finding a new superintendent

"...week ago, the Austin Independent School District's board of trustees was poised to hire a new superintendent. The list..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

"...have already begun the process of selecting two more trustees in run-off elections for the Austin ISD Board of..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

AISD Election = Turning Point?

With filing for the November election imminent, Austin ISD's board of trustees has vacancies, and it has candidates. Unfortunately, they're not in the same seats.

"...With filing for the November election imminent, AISD's board of trustees has vacancies, and it has candidates...."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Fall Election Drought?

Board balance in question as few candidates step up

"...Austin Independent School District voters used the board of trustees election as an indirect referendum on Superintendent Meria Carstarphen...."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD's Carstarphen Atlanta Bound

Superintendent named sole finalist to head Atlanta Public Schools

"...flying to Austin for a barbecue lunch with the AISD trustees. This time, Carstarphen made better travel plans. She..."

April 4, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sump vs. Wagner for AISD Board

Vacant D7 seat will be filled for 14 months

"...empty District 7 seat on Austin ISD's board of trustees. Both have long histories of volunteerism at both the..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin ISD Trustees Weigh Whether to Sign Risky TEA Deal

Is this really about evaluations or just a power trip?

"...In theory, the Texas Education Agency’s proposed deal with..."

Sept. 14, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Grief, Anger, Activism Follow AISD’s Move to Close Schools

Lingering questions over unreleased equity report fuel frustration

"...following a Nov. 18 vote by the board of trustees of the Austin Independent School District to close four..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD

Rejected by AISD, Community Education Partners blames an academic paper – and sues its author

"...staff made a proposal to the district's board of trustees that it con­sider bringing in a private firm, Community..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Can Edison Pass the AISD Test?

AISD considers hiring Edison Schools Inc. for East Austin.

"...Superintendent Pat Forgione and members of the Board of Trustees to present Edison's proposal to contract with the district..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Too Sexy for AISD?

"...AISD's sexuality education policy could be compared to the plight..."

May 2, 1997 News Feature

AISD Board Debates Path for Future School Closures

AISD Board gets closer to "school change"

"...The Austin ISD Board of Trustees spent hours Monday night, May 6, debating the overarching..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Closing Schools Won't Fix AISD Budget

We have the Legislature to thank for this mess

"...the 2011-12 academic year. However, according to board of trustees President Mark Williams, the earliest the district could consider..."

Jan. 21, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Refilling the School Board

Candidates jockey to fill Saldaña's seat

"...The Austin Independent School Dis­trict's board of trustees is moving quickly to replace Paul Saldaña after the..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Approves Employee Policy (Finally)

Six months of delays leads to 6-1-1 vote

"...After months of delays, changes and unnecessary ugliness, the AISD Board of Trustees has finally revised its policy dealing..."

April 24, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board to CodeNEXT: Remember Us

School board passes resolution recommending consideration of AISD students

"...unending chatter, but on Monday, Austin Independent School District trustees passed a resolution relating to the impending land use..."

Dec. 1, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Newest in Trustees

AISD swearing-in suggests both comity and dissension

"...Austin Independent School District headquarters, the latest batch of trustees took the stage as their predecessors said goodbye...."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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