Apr 9, 2026Board meeting
Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees Information Session
The board held an information session to receive public comments. Key discussion topics included community concerns regarding the potential reduction of school librarian positions, the proposed closure of Blackshear Elementary School, and the potential designation of Becker Elementary School as surplus property. Community members advocated for the retention of full-time librarians to support literacy and student well-being, requested transparent planning and a board vote regarding school consolidations, and urged the district to preserve green spaces and community assets at school sites.