AISD Board Considers Futures for Underused Facilities

The district’s property portfolio has become an increasingly pressing matter

"...the beginning of the end for former AISD Superintendent Meria Car­star­phen, and kick-started the political careers of trustees Saldaña,..."

Dec. 9, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Allan Rising

The Allan Early Childhood Center is home to a flourishing collection of nonprofits

"...not tolerate the education reform agenda promoted by then-Superintendent Meria Carstarphen. Her position also became untenable, and within a..."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cruz Sole Finalist for AISD Superintendent

Update: Initial responses to exit of external candidates

"...apply to become the permanent replacement for former superintendent Meria Carstarphen. Cruz decided to take the interim position, but..."

Dec. 10, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Hunts Chief and Trustees

Superintendent Search and Board Campaigns Continue

"...like the profile trustees constructed before hiring former Superintendent Meria Car­starphen in 2008: Strong leadership and communication skills, experience..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Struggling With Capacity

Redrawing all school boundaries inevitable, but not imminent

"...seems no nearer. At Monday's meeting, Schneider challenged Superintendent Meria Carstarphen on the timeline, and had specific examples that..."

Dec. 20, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Eastside Memorial: The Future of Panther Pride

High schools boss explains path forward with Johns Hopkins

"...with trustees Jayme Mathias and Vince Torres, and Superintendent Meria Carstarphen, met with Williams and his staff on May..."

June 21, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Bonds: Half Pass, Half Fail

Two propositions pass, but voters reject two more

"...In a statement, Superintendent Meria Carstarphen thanked voters and said, "While voters did not..."

May 12, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSWedu: Diverse But Optimistic Viewpoints

What's the secret to fixing a broken system?

"...high-stakes testing. However, as Austin Independent School District Superintendent Meria Carstar­phen noted, "You are not a child in AISD..."

March 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin ISD: The IDEA Debate in Full

Four hours to spare? Monday's board meeting for your viewing pleasure

"...rather than expanding into Eastside Memorial High School. Superintendent Meria Carstarphen has been instructed to draft a recommendation that..."

Dec. 6, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...AISD board of trustees extended the contract of Superintendent Meria Carstarphen for another year – through June of 2015..."

Oct. 26, 2012 News Feature

Headlines

"...counsel Mel Waxler gets the biggest promotion, becoming Superintendent Meria Carstarphen's new chief of staff...."

June 22, 2012 News Feature

IDEA Still Hunting Enrollment

Students opting out of new charter school in favor of existing AISD schools

"...was supportive of the extension. According to AISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen, the extension was given "in order to alleviate..."

March 23, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'At the Snap of a Finger'

Anti-IDEA activists keep up due diligence for AISD

"...culture of single-year contracts (except, of course, for Superintendent Meria Carstarphen's multi-year deal) makes them too easy to target..."

Feb. 1, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Administration Proposes Changes for 2012

A breakdown of what's in store for the next school year

"...– a week earlier than anticipated – AISD Super­intendent Meria Carstarphen released her annual academic and facilities recom­mend­a­tions for..."

Dec. 9, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Master Plan Ending

Save Austin Schools calling for board to reject study

"...the report tonight, then hand it over to Superintendent Meria Carstarphen to turn into administrative recommendations. However, considering how..."

March 28, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Neighborhoods, Schools, and Budgets

Austin ISD's looming financial crisis is a statewide story

"...schools and back to its original mission statement, Superintendent Meria Carstarphen gave the members a new, specific instruction: Identify..."

Feb. 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Adventures in Can-Kicking

Austin ISD approves 2010 budget, avoids tax fight

"...4: A bonus for Superintendent Meria Carstarphen For reaching most of her normal targets, the..."

Aug. 24, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

'Surely We're All Worth a Nickel?'

Will AISD flinch from tax election?

"...problem for the board came when Bradley asked Superintendent Meria Carstarphen to make a recommendation – something the board..."

Aug. 23, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

We're 49th! ... Or Just Seventh of 10

Union and Austin ISD argue over teacher pay – and what to do about it

"...which became a PR and morale disaster. When Superintendent Meria Carstarphen and her staff proposed declaring financial exigency earlier..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 15-22

"...Kobierowski will have A Neigh­borly Conversation with AISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen. Noon-1pm. 91.7FM...."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature

AISD Braces for Challenging School Year

After rocky start, district tries to smooth out bumps

"...instructional specialists, and "a dozen or so teachers," Superintendent Meria Carstarphen told trustees). The school does have a new..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Proposal

Anatomy of a repurposing plan

"...Alignment Plan as its backbone, it mixes new Superintendent Meria Carstar­phen's policies for the whole district, such as better..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pearce To Reopen

Education Commissioner Scott approves repurposing plan for middle school

"...if a liaison between the principal and AISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen is appointed. At the moment, the nature of..."

Aug. 4, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD 'Efficiency' Study: Not Exactly What the Doctor Ordered?

An efficiency study commissioned by AISD comes back with some surprising recommendations

"...it is up to the board and incoming Superintendent Meria Carstar­phen to choose which savings, if any, fit their..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...the Austin Independent School District board of trustees confirmed Meria Carstarphen (pictured), the sitting superintendent of public schools in..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature

Why AISD Wants and Needs a $2.4 Billion Bond Program

Equity is not cheap

"...2011-12 effectively cut short the Austin career of then-Superintendent Meria Carstarphen and led voters to reject two of four..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Anthony Mays Takes Over AISD as Supe Search Starts

New interim steps in after Elizalde's abrupt departure

"...be appointed to AISD's top job." That is incorrect. Meria Carstarphen earned that distinction, having led Austin ISD from..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Paul Cruz Steps Down at AISD

Superintendent takes UT post; transition plan still TBD

"...schools officer during the rocky tenure of his predecessor Meria Carstarphen. [inset-1-right]..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Paul Cruz to Step Down as Austin Schools Chief

Superintendent to join UT faculty after eventful AISD tenure

"...schools officer during the rocky tenure of former superintendent Meria Carstarphen...."

Feb. 19, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin At Large: Fractured Fairy Tales

Will no Prince Charming come to save our school district in distress?

"...Plan process that burst into flames under now-expelled Superintendent Meria Carstarphen had lots of flaws and left lots of..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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