End of the Road for AISD Exigency

AISD is still in the red, but threat of mass firings has lifted

"...district still expects a revenue shortfall next year, Superintendent Meria Carstarphen told trustees, "There will not need to be..."

Feb. 3, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Cart Arrives ... Horse Expected Soon

School district's IDEA project bereft of actual ideas

"...vote after midnight Monday, the board majority and Superintendent Meria Carstarphen had succeeded in alienating virtually everyone with some..."

Dec. 23, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Kicking Around an IDEA

Board punts charter vote to Dec. 19

"...was speaking from the dais with a microphone, Superintendent Meria Carstarphen was almost drowned out by the opponents' chants..."

Dec. 16, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Carstarphen's State of the District..."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature

A Plan and the Man With Its Fate in His Hands

The repurposing of Pearce Middle School

"...the best possible education for Pearce families. But Superintendent Meria Carstarphen told the board this is part of a..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Staff Shake-Up

One day into the new superintendent's tenure, things already look different

"...New Austin Independent School District Super-intendent Meria Carstarphen only took the district's reins on July 1,..."

July 3, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Meet the New Superintendent to Be

Superintendent finalist gets quick introduction to Austin

"...on Thursday, Feb. 26, St. Paul Public Schools Superintendent Meria Car­star­phen became the sole finalist to replace Pat Forgione..."

March 6, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD News: COVID Delays On-Campus Classes, Supe Search Down to 6

Students will return to virtual learning for the first three weeks at minimum

"...AISD in 2006, was promoted to superintendent to replace Meria Carstarphen in 2015, and signed a new three-year contract..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by Kimberley Jones

AISD: Budget Covers Raises, Benefits

District approves third deficit budget

"...1.5% increase means a lot more cash for Superintendent Meria Carstarphen's $283,000-a-year paycheck than for an Austin PD officer..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bonds: 'Death By a Thousand Cuts'

Even with Propositions 1 and 3 passing, AISD's election campaign appeared doomed from the start

"...AISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen tried to slap a happy face on the..."

May 17, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board Picks Johns Hopkins as Eastside Partner

Unanimous vote has community support

"...Before the meeting, many stakeholders were concerned that Superintendent Meria Carstarphen might become a roadblock to the deal. In..."

May 10, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

New Direction for New AISD Board?

New members are sworn in Nov. 19

"...counsel Mel Waxler quit his post to become Superintendent Meria Carstar­phen's chief of staff in June. The district hasn't..."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Learning Desire

MindPop thinks about arts education in whole new ways, and what a difference it makes

"...schools isn't strictly monetary, Hasty notes. In AISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen, he sees a strong commitment to the arts...."

Oct. 12, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

AISD Board Candidates Clustering

Four board races headed for November ballot

"...by community anger over some policies pushed by Superintendent Meria Carstarphen...."

Aug. 24, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Approves Its Big IDEA, 6-3

Board ignores overwhelming opposition to charter proposal

"...Defending the IDEA proposal, Super­in­tendent Meria Carstarphen insisted there is a "silent majority" of parents..."

Dec. 23, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Aims To Change Facilities Process

Carstarphen proposes annual reviews of building repairs

"...decision-making process for building repairs and renovations, with Superintendent Meria Carstarphen proposing "annual facility actions" rather than a strict,..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Poor Ratings for Pearce, Garcia?

Despite overall TAKS improvements, two middle schools lag behind

"...the Austin Independent School District board of trustees, Superintendent Meria Carstarphen presented the preliminary TAKS scores for Austin students...."

June 24, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin ISD Leans in to Win Back Families, Boost Enrollment

Every student counts

"...attempt by AISD 10 years ago, under former Superintendent Meria Carstarphen, to bring in an out-of-town charter to take..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

AISD on Cruz Control

AISD gets closer to finding a new superintendent

"...April, when then-Chief Schools Officer Cruz replaced former superintendent Meria Carstarphen on an interim basis, AISD trustees followed the..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board

Endorsements for AISD board of trustees

"...not unexpected but abrupt departure to Atlanta of Superintendent Meria Carstarphen. The district faces increasing pressure from the state's..."

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

What's Next for Allan Elementary?

IDEA was sent packing – now AISD and the neighborhood face the school's 'repurposed' future

"...what to do with the old space. As Superin­tendent Meria Carstarphen informed the Sept. 23 board meeting, any plan..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Failure to Communicate

AISD's community outreach needs to go back to school

"...critical of the district's charter plan for Allan, Superintendent Meria Carstar­phen went on the offensive and lambasted Fuller's research..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Insurgents and Ed Austin Win 3 of 4

Hinojosa won by the biggest margin

"...that she would simply rubber-stamp proposals from embattled Superintendent Meria Carstarphen...."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

From Second Street to Carruth

AISD and city relations improving with concrete results

"...seen as a far more significant shot across Superintendent Meria Carstarphen's bows than any message sent by Congressman Lloyd..."

Feb. 9, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

School Tax Hike Likely for November Ballot

AISD Board of Trustees mulls a much-overdue teacher pay raise

"...and also neighboring districts that compete in hiring, Super­in­tend­ent Meria Carstarphen and her staff laid out scenarios for the..."

Jan. 13, 2012 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

'More Inclusive' at the Exclusion of Teachers?

AISD staff wonder if there's union busting afoot

"...29 that it was at the request of Superintendent Meria Carstarphen...."

Dec. 2, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Not Everyone Keen on Charter IDEA

AISD considers partnership with charter school program

"...polite but chilly community response last week when Superintendent Meria Car­star­phen and IDEA Public Schools CEO Tom Torkelson laid..."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City, AISD Look for School Fixes

A vow to work together

"...during a Feb. 16 council work session. AISD Superintend­ent Meria Carstarphen and board of trustees President Mark Williams, backed..."

Feb. 25, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Long on Ideas ... Short on Funds

AISD looks for answers to budget dilemma

"...expect $74 million. By Saturday, Jan. 22, when Super­intendent Meria Carstarphen summoned the task force for what she called..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Braces for Budget Talks

AISD could be facing a $30 million shortfall in the next school year

"...surprises: Earlier this year, trustees split 5-3 against Superintendent Meria Carstarphen's request to declare financial exigency. At the time,..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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