High School Stakes

Austin ISD election could shape a new direction for the district

"...as big a surprise as that of at-large member Annette LoVoi, which sparks a contest between civil rights attorney..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Communication Breakdown

Rocked by financial crisis, AISD goes to war with itself – and everyone suffers

"...administration that has drawn sharp criticism from at-large trustee Annette LoVoi. "Governor Ann Richards used to say to her..."

April 15, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Final Blow: AISD Approves Job Cuts

Days numbered for hundreds of teachers, staff

"...end of their three-year probationary contract period. At-large trustee Annette LoVoi voted against every proposal; she picked up fellow..."

April 1, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board Postpones Union Vote

Trustees report almost $100 million in district savings by working with Education Austin

"...exclusive consultation agreement with Education Austin after board trustee Annette LoVoi listed the district's savings from working with the..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD's Next Step After Exigency?

If exigency doesn't mean cuts, what does it mean?

"...clear, we're there." Yet Barksdale and fellow at-large Trustee Annette LoVoi voted against the exigency resolution. Along with Education..."

March 4, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Failure to Communicate

AISD's community outreach needs to go back to school

"...down to a changing mission – one that then-Trustee Annette LoVoi warned would require a higher budget. Some of..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board Elections Already Heating Up

Two challengers line up for Annette LoVoi's spot on the district's board of trustees

"...However, it is At-Large Position 8, currently held by Annette LoVoi, that is already gathering interest. Two candidates –..."

June 8, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Approves Its Big IDEA, 6-3

Board ignores overwhelming opposition to charter proposal

"...three no votes – at-large trustees Tamala Barksdale and Annette LoVoi and District 7's Robert Schneider – were treated..."

Dec. 23, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Forgione's Long Farewell

Superintendant Forgione plans his final year

"...of our reputation to find that talent," said trustee Annette LoVoi. While the superintendent has no formal say in..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD

School board changes could set new tone

"...Wright) with 72%. The tightest race pitted nonprofit manager Annette LoVoi, a former ombudsman to Ann Richards with wide..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board Candidates Clustering

Four board races headed for November ballot

"...• At-large position 8: The departure of Car­starphen critic Annette LoVoi has spurred a fight between two well-connected heavy..."

Aug. 24, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Quotes of the Week

There were many memorable quotes, but we whittled the list down to 10

"...our kids in five years? – Austin ISD trustee Annette LoVoi, during the board's March 7 deliberation on job..."

Jan. 6, 2012 News Feature

AISD: Open Embargo, Find Plan

Carstarphen's AISD reveals a process inside a plan inside an embargo

"...goals and facility conditions. With that change, at-large trustee Annette LoVoi told her fellow trustees: "'Plan' is a misnomer...."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Proposal marries Global Tech, Green Tech high schools

"...consultant before other options had been explored. At-large trustee Annette LoVoi said that the Harvard proposal "has come before..."

May 27, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD on the May Ballot

Board of Trustees: Campaign anti-climax

"...the last day, shortly thereafter withdrew her challenge to Annette LoVoi for at-large position 8 (according to an AISD..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Oh Boy! Another Campaign Season!

City of Austin, AISD, and ACC poised for another round of elections

"...Place 8 (at-large): Annette LoVoi has filed for re-election. Just completing her first..."

March 7, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

2006 Election by the Numbers

"...AISD PLACE 8CENTRAL EAST NORTH NW S/SE SW TOTAL Annette LoVoi 6,178 2,154 1,179 4,102 1,353 4,586 19,552 Ed..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...In the two at-large districts, it's Ed Leo vs. Annette LoVoi, and Alberto C. Gonzalez vs. Karen Dulaney Smith...."

March 17, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...spending your bond money? According to Vincent Torres and Annette LoVoi, the co-chairs of the committee overseeing implementation of..."

July 1, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Austin ISD: New Board, New President

Vince Torres to lead trustees as new era begins

"...chronicling their every tiny achievement, while Mark Williams and Annette LoVoi – both of whom stood down – were..."

Nov. 20, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Carstarphen Gets an Extension

With election looming, board votes an extension for superintendent

"...be on the consent agenda; however, outgoing at-large Trustee Annette LoVoi and District 7's Robert Schnei­der had it pulled..."

Oct. 26, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Cart Arrives ... Horse Expected Soon

School district's IDEA project bereft of actual ideas

"...vote. The Mon-day tip-off was in fact at-large Trustee Annette LoVoi's opening motion to decline the contract; the board..."

Dec. 23, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Kicking Around an IDEA

Board punts charter vote to Dec. 19

"...the skeptics, Robert Schneider and the board's at-large members Annette LoVoi and Tamala Barksdale were pushing to kill the..."

Dec. 16, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Takes Stock of Impending Layoffs

There's nothing pretty about budget cuts

"...Trustee Annette LoVoi, who was already concerned that the facility plan..."

Feb. 18, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Don't Forget the Children

AISD races and bond proposals

"...looks for a new superintendent. At-Large Position 8 trustee Annette LoVoi (also a resident in District 5) escaped a..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Surely We're All Worth a Nickel?'

Will AISD flinch from tax election?

"...three board members – Sam Guzman, Lori Moya, and Annette LaVoi – looked like solid "yes" votes, with at..."

Aug. 23, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Who Follows Barksdale?

AISD at-large seat draws five contenders

"...endorsements from not just Barksdale, but also her predecessor, Annette LoVoi, presents himself as the candidate of this new..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin ISD: The Resegregationists

Pearce, Garcia to be single sex schools, IDEA back tonight

"...discussion of the IDEA deal. Even though former trustee Annette LoVoi made them write a "no harm, no foul"..."

Jan. 29, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

New AISD District Boundary Map

Some voters will be casting ballots in a different district

"...and Mary Ellen Pietruszynski vie to succeed outgoing trustee Annette LoVoi. Incumbent Trustees not on the ballot..."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Feature

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