Austin ISD Budget Woes Take a Turn for the Worse

Hard decisions will have to be made, officials say

"...Austin ISD officials promised the community last month that they..."

May 17, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Budget Shortfall Could Put School Closures on the Table

Desperate times may lead to desperate measures

"...Back on May 9, when she learned that Austin ISD’s budget deficit had ballooned from $60 million to..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Budget: $1.4 Billion

Trustees approve budget for 2018-19 school year

"...The Austin Independent School District's Board of Trustees voted Monday night..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

How Texas’ School Funding Scheme Contributed to Austin ISD’s Massive Budget Shortfall

Recapture is just one puzzle piece

"...we live under are crises manufactured by the state,” Austin ISD Trustee Kevin Foster said at a recent meeting..."

May 24, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD’s New Board Is Mostly Decided, With One Runoff to Go

Two former teachers will face off in December

"...beat educator Sarah Ivory on Tuesday night to join Austin ISD’s board of trustees in District 2, which includes..."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Sees Opportunity for Big Money in Leasing Land

Untapped properties could help teachers, per superintendent

"...Not many people are aware of it, but the Austin Independent School District owns a lot of property in..."

June 21, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

How Much Will Rent Increase if Voters Approve Austin ISD Property Tax Boost?

Most renters can expect less than $35 change in monthly rent

"...If Austin school leaders ask voters to approve a property tax..."

May 31, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Doesn't Have Much Choice in TEA Deal, Attorney Tells Board

Either they agree to terms, or a conservator will force them

"...a row, parents called in to a meeting of Austin ISD’s board of trustees to demand the board reject..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Elizalde Bails Out of Austin ISD, and There Was Much Rejoicing (and Great Anxiety)

Short-time superintendent leaves budget, morale crises behind

"...rumors that she would give up the reins of Austin ISD, Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde was last week named sole..."

May 22, 2022 News Post by Morgan O’Hanlon

Austin ISD Trustees Wonder if Goals Rely Too Much on State Test Results

The board checks another box

"...Austin ISD is finishing up a complex project that the..."

Sept. 17, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD: Cowan Returns to Ballot

2010 at-large loser aiming for 2014 win in District 4

"...2010: Tamala Barskdale beats Julie Cowan to become Austin ISD's Place 9 At-Large Trustee...."

Aug. 11, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin ISD Salary Screw Up

UPDATE: Accounting system failure leads to underpaid teachers

"...Many Austin ISD teachers are wondering where their money is this..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Budget Cuts Are Coming to Austin ISD

And probably a tax increase too

"...Budget cuts are coming to Austin’s public schools next year,..."

April 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Amid Budget Crisis, Austin ISD Leaders Push Vaguely to “Rethink How We Work”

Sense of doom as no one solution will be enough

"...A troubling new reality has descended on Austin ISD. At school board meetings over the last six..."

June 14, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

School Consolidation Comes to Austin ISD With Funding Down

It’s here

"...As they cut Austin ISD’s budget over the last two years, district leaders..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

A New Plan for Austin ISD?

School board elections tee up calls for change – and rebuilding broken trust

"...Everybody running in, and many people observing, the current Austin ISD school board election agrees that things need to..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Even With Tax Increase, Austin ISD Will Need Significant Spending Cuts

Eliminating positions, closing schools, other possibilities on the table

"...is still supposed to be out for summer but Austin ISD’s budget problems are so bad that the board..."

Aug. 2, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Reduces Budget Deficit by Half

Meanwhile, special ed students are still struggling

"...The good news: Austin ISD is on track to reduce its $52 million..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Will Austin ISD Push Out a Highly Regarded Partner?

The district is proposing to give away family service centers

"...is a disconnect,” said Allen Weeks, executive director of Austin Voices for Education and Youth. “You know, if our..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Chronicle Endorsements: Austin ISD and Austin Community College Boards

School’s in session

"...Austin ISD Board District 1: Ted Gordon..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Austin ISD Election Season Is Underway

The candidates are getting their messages out

"...The field is set for Austin ISD’s board of trustees election in November. Lynn Boswell..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Board President Eyes Tutoring Program Expansion to Prevent Illiteracy

One-on-one time may save money on remedial teaching down the road

"...a program developed at the University of Texas at Austin which partners with our local elementary schools to provide..."

Dec. 6, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Data, Dollars, and Defending Austin ISD at the Capitol

Highlights from the AISD Board of Trustees' first meeting in 2023

"...During its first meeting of 2023, Jan. 12, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees already had a full plate...."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Fernando de Urioste Wins At-Large Austin ISD Seat

AISD gets union-preferred trustee

"...decisively beat Lindsey Stringer in the runoff election for Austin ISD’s open at-large seat on Saturday...."

Dec. 20, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Still Stymied by Confederate Names

A school by any other name ...

"...Nine months after the Austin Indepen­dent School District board voted to change the names..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin ISD Board Considering Policy Change for Facility Use

Anti-LGBTQ church's use of Performing Arts Center sparks protest, trustees' concerns

"...The Austin Independent School Dis­trict Board of Trustees will explore potential..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Will Voters Agree to Max Out School Property Taxes Amid Budget Crisis?

Austin ISD asks residents to support a property tax increase

"...Yep, it happened – Austin ISD’s board of trustees signed off on the long-discussed..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Budget Cuts, Name Changes at AISD

Union urges wait-and-see stance on funding at board meeting

"...The Austin ISD Board of Trustees met Monday night for the..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: The Best of Times

Cutting a city budget easier said than done

"..."I can't find any reason not to say the Austin area is the strongest regional economy in the country."..."

May 9, 2014 News Column by Michael King

AISD Budget at Crunch Time

The school district prepares to finalize its 2003-04 spending plan.

"...at the Carruth Administration Center on West Sixth, the Austin ISD board of trustees will hold a public meeting..."

Aug. 22, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

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