The Slow Dying of Johnston High

State accountability standards may close a school on the edge of survival

"...Superintendent Pat Forgione says he has not lost faith that Johnston..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

AISD's Carstarphen Atlanta Bound

Superintendent named sole finalist to head Atlanta Public Schools

"...move forward to fill Carstarphen's office? When her predecessor, Pat Forgione, retired in 2009, he had actually given trustees..."

April 4, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Carstarphen Seals the Deal

Folks, we've got ourselves a new school superintendent

"...was announced as the sole candidate to replace Superintendent Pat Forgione, the consensus was that the state-mandated 21-day public..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

New School Could Serve an Added Purpose

Forgione proposes using new school as a short-term solution to overcrowding

"...classroom overcrowding for grades six through eight. Now Superintendent Pat Forgione proposes using it to temporarily relieve overcrowding in..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Superintendent Search Begins

The public will play a large part in determining the criteria for choosing AISD's next head honcho

"...Superintendent Pat Forgione's 10-year stint leading the district ends June 30,..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...proud of that." – Austin Independent School District Superintendent Pat Forgione, announcing his decision to retire, after 10 years..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

AISD's Fingerprints

Teachers speak out against having to get fingerprinted

"...show of good faith, Austin Independent School District Superinten­dent Pat Forgione smiled wide for the cameras as he put..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature by Justin Ward

Johnston High School Gets Another Chance

Acting education commissioner says AISD can keep Johnston open another year

"...total of 1,508 separate accountability measures to meet," Superintendent Pat Forgione said. "Austin passed in 1,429 of those cells...."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by Michael May

A Kealing Compromise

District won't formally separate Kealing Middle School's magnet program from neighborhood school

"...compromise last Thursday, when Austin Independent School District Superintendent Pat Forgione announced that the district will not formally split..."

March 16, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

Naked City

"...rating this spring. The board's action effectively rejected Superintendent Pat Forgione's initial recommendation that the school be closed at..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature

AISD Budget

District may have resources to reverse cuts if it can muster the courage to raise taxes

"...AISD Superintendent Pat Forgione will have to retire, at least for the..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature by Michael May

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Superintendent Pat Forgione on Tuesday proposed a 7.5% average raise for..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature

Elementaries Spared Axe

Forgione withdraws long-fought-about proposal to close Becker and Oak Springs elementaries

"...AISD announced Friday that Superintendent Pat Forgione had withdrawn a controversial proposal to close two..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...cover the move to a new location, where it anticipates considerably higher rent. To help out, visit www.koop.org –..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...portion of SH 130 for the Red-Headed Stranger after unpatriotic, Texas-hating Republican Sen. Jeff Wentworth opposed it – on..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• On Thursday, the City Council heard an "African-American..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...build a bridge to the mid-20th century, AISD Superintendent Pat Forgione announced a districtwide employee dress code last week,..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Forgione proposes dipping into savings to boost teacher salaries

"...The $732 million budget that AISD Superintendent Pat Forgione proposed to the district's board of trustees Monday..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

A Shining Star Goes Dark

A tragedy at Reagan High School evokes a mother's courageous response.

"...anywhere. We must have civility and respect," said Superintendent Pat Forgione...."

May 16, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Barrientos implores Forgione and AISD not to drop its successful dropout prevention program.

"...AISD Supt. Pat Forgione needs to find money for teacher and staff..."

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Can Edison Pass the AISD Test?

AISD considers hiring Edison Schools Inc. for East Austin.

"...company Edison Schools Inc. appear before Austin ISD Superintendent Pat Forgione and members of the Board of Trustees to..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Developing the Blueprint

"...doing it." That's how Austin Independent School District Superintendent Pat Forgione introduced his "Austin Blueprint to Leave No Child..."

April 19, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Loosey-Goosey Land Agreement?

Environmentalists and AISD face off once again over school construction in Southwest Austin

"...Save Our Springs ordinance on a cumulative basis," said Pat Murphy of the city's watershed-protection department. "In other words,..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

"...system of caring for the county's poor and uninsured patients. County Probate Judge Guy Herman said organizers plan to..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

After Mosley Murder, Tough Questions About AISD Campus Violence

The stabbing of a Reagan High student is a symptom of a much larger problem, say community leaders

"...campuses. Lands notes that there are many isolated and difficult-to-patrol places at the school and that, among other recent..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Designed To Fail

As Pearce may face another repurposing, AISD gets excited about single-sex schools

"...burned on district plans before and have shown little patience for adding single-sex schools. A misguided attempt in 2007..."

Nov. 18, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Louis Malfaro and 18 Years of AISD Politics

The teachers' union veteran looks back as he moves forward

"...biggest change in district politics since Meria Carstarphen replaced Pat Forgione as superintendent in 2009. For almost two decades..."

Sept. 3, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: The First Carstarphen Budget

New AISD superintendent prepares her first whole budget

"...budget. Spending priorities had been set under retired Superintendent Pat Forgione, and interim Chief Financial Officer Steve West oversaw..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pearce Closing: Scorched Earth, Uncertain Horizon

Pearce community is trying to work through the closure crisis

"...years of Pearce's records – the time that Superintendent Pat Forgione ran the district. But Forgione has retired, and..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Let the Super Search Begin

Twelve upcoming forums give the public a large role in finding AISD's new superintendent

"...by AISD to find the successor for retiring Superintendent Pat Forgione, has released a job description of what they..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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