Welcome to the District, Meria Carstarphen

AISD Board President Mark Williams lays out the scale of the new superintendent's Pearce problems

"...waited a whole 24 hours before wrecking new Superintendent Meria Carstarphen's honeymoon by threatening to drop the axe on..."

July 14, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Forgione: 'I Welcome Meria Carstarphen'

AISD super issues short statement about finalist to be his replacement

"...issued a short statement about this morning's selection of Meria Carstarphen as the finalist to replace him when he..."

Feb. 26, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board to Lengthen Carstarphen Contract Tonight

As early voting starts, outgoing board extending deal to June 2015

"...Public Schools, and that's how they'll be extending Superintendent Meria Carstarphen's contract until 2015 tonight. Since her current contract..."

Oct. 22, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Carstarphen Out

Atlanta board votes, Austin ISD to select new interim Tuesday

"...One of the final components of Superintendent Meria Carstarphen's exit from Austin ISD is in place. Today,..."

April 14, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Carstarphen Headed to Atlanta

Update: AISD confirms it is prepping for superintendent's exit

"...Breaking news out of Atlanta: Austin ISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen is the sole finalist to become the new..."

March 27, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Carstarphen Out, Cruz In

Austin ISD picks chief schools officer Paul Cruz as interim super

"...in town. Sort of. After trustees accepted departing Superintendent Meria Carstarphen’s resignation, the board voted to appoint Chief Schools..."

April 16, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Carstarphen Could Be Gone By May

Austin ISD super informs board of quick exit, need for interim chief

"...Austin ISD community was shocked last week when Superintendent Meria Carstarphen announced she was the sole finalist to lead..."

March 31, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Carstarphen Seals the Deal

Folks, we've got ourselves a new school superintendent

"...District board of trustees voted March 23 to confirm Meria Carstarphen as the district's next superintendent, it was, in..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

After Carstarphen, What Then?

Austin ISD enters a new era, searching for a road map

"...voted unanimously to hire Austin Independent School District Superintendent Meria Carstarphen as their new CEO. The next day, AISD's..."

April 18, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD's Carstarphen Atlanta Bound

Superintendent named sole finalist to head Atlanta Public Schools

"...stay in districts where they want you." That's what Meria Carstarphen said in 2009, when she abruptly quit her..."

April 4, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Carstarphen Report Card: B for Bland

AISD head receives lukewarm review

"...Torres ran through the long-overdue annual evaluation of Super­in­ten­dent Meria Carstarphen. The end result was thin gruel, with the..."

Dec. 20, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Carstarphen's Vision

AISD superintendent envisions a brighter, smarter district

"...of the District Address, Austin Independent School District Superin­ten­dent Meria Carstarphen laid out her vision for the district: better..."

Nov. 27, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Carstarphen on Tour: Reagan High

The would-be superintendent meets more stakeholders

"...For a second weekend, Meria Carstar-phen, the sole finalist to become Austin Independent School..."

March 13, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Carstarphen on the Hot Seat

Trustees discuss superintendent's future

"...Independent School District trustees discussed the future of Superintend­ent Meria Carstarphen at the Dec. 9 board meeting. However, the..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: The First Carstarphen Budget

New AISD superintendent prepares her first whole budget

"...August, it was hard to describe it as Superintendent Meria Carstarphen's budget. Spending priorities had been set under retired..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Carstarphen Gets an Extension

With election looming, board votes an extension for superintendent

"...District are on one-year contracts – except for Superintendent Meria Carstar­phen. With more than a year and a half..."

Oct. 26, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Carstarphen's Black Box

Carstarphen's approach to planning leaves plans unrevealed

"...have had their last chance to comment on Super­in­ten­dent Meria Carstarphen's still-unseen annual facility recommendations. On Nov. 28, Car­star­phen..."

Dec. 2, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dr. Carstarphen Is the Right Person

"...Independent School District board of trustees on bringing aboard Meria Carstarphen as AISD superintendent. This school district needs someone..."

Aug. 18, 2009 Postmarks

Carstarphen's Two Budgets

"...First Carstarphen Budget” didn’t tell the whole story. Although Meria Carstarphen did not officially become superintendent of the Austin..."

July 27, 2010 Postmarks

Carstarphen's New Chiefs

AISD superintendent picks new CFO, chief schools officer and elementary leader

"...overhaul with the announcement of three hires to Superintendent Meria Carstarphen's new look cabinet (pending board approval on Aug...."

July 27, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Malfaro on Carstarphen: Heard 'Good Stuff'

Education Austin president positive about AISD superintendent finalist, calls to put selection process behind district

"...of Trustees that it's all about the children, if Meria Carstarphen becomes superintendent, she will also be boss for..."

Feb. 26, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Carstarphen for AISD Super

St. Paul, Minn., super announced as sole finalist for superintendent position

"...a single finalist to become its new superintendent: Dr. Meria Carstarphen, the current superintendent of St. Paul, Minn...."

Feb. 26, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Carstarphen Vote Tonight

AISD board of trustees expected to approve new superintendent

"...is expected to vote to confirm the appointment of Meria Carstarphen as his replacement...."

March 23, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

What Austin and Carstarphen Get

Details on contract for new AISD superintendent

"...So Meria Carstarphen is now confirmed (by unanimous vote by the..."

March 24, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD's Wish List

Superintendent Meria Carstarphen gave her facility recommendations, but what's next is up in the air

"...force member Kathie Tovo onto City Council. However, Superintendent Meria Carstarphen took the bones of its long-term proposals and..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pearce Meeting Tonight

District seeks community input on saving school and debunks myth of Commissioner Scott's appeal

"...Superintendent Meria Carstarphen has already been catching some flack for her..."

July 15, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Community Wants Pearce in '09

Survey response instructs Carstarphen to work to re-open Pearce this year

"...most backing was option two, which calls for Superintendent Meria Carstarphen to work on a new plan directly with..."

July 22, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The AISD of a Thousand Cuts

Superintendent in New York as staff contemplate massive layoffs

"...news. This time, it was to say that Superintendent Meria Carstarphen will ask the trustees to cut 1,017 jobs...."

Feb. 11, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Pearce Vote Monday

AISD confirms repurposing meeting to take place Aug. 3

"...Superintendent Meria Carstarphen will present the repurposing proposal at a special..."

July 29, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Back to School

Carstarphen and Austin ISD trustees wrestle over priorities, budget, and power

"...just days before the AISD board of trustees announced Meria Carstarphen as the sole finalist to fill Forgione's post...."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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