Recent activity at Austin Independent School District
Meetings, budgets, and plans from this organization.
Nov 3, 3025·Board meeting
Winn Montessori Community Meeting
The community meeting addressed the district's current challenges, including budget constraints, declining enrollment, and federal funding changes. The superintendent emphasized the necessity of stabilizing the school system, improving feeder pattern alignment, addressing transfer policies, and ensuring programmatic access. Additionally, the meeting covered the importance of maintaining local control in the face of state accountability systems and outlined the ongoing efforts to refine draft plans for future board consideration.
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Austin Independent School District Information Session
The Board Information Session included significant public commentary regarding the potential sale of district properties, specifically the Dawson Elementary site to Alpha Schools and the Brier Buffer properties to the city of Austin for use as parkland. Community members voiced concerns about the transparency of property sales and the need for greater community engagement in these decisions. Additionally, staff members raised concerns regarding compensation cuts, specifically reductions to health savings account contributions and special education and bilingual stipends. Other topics included requests to unpause 2022 bond projects, concerns about technology use in schools, and discussions regarding student behavior management systems.
Oct 15, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees Board Information Session
The Board Information Session addressed key district objectives, primarily focusing on student achievement metrics regarding College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR), Industry-Based Certification (IBC) aligned courses, and campus accountability ratings. The agenda included reviews of boundary change recommendations for the upcoming school year, legislative priorities, and district turnaround plans. Financial and business items included the approval of contracts for ballistic shields, breaching tools, and employee pharmacy benefit management services. Real estate and facility actions involved the authorization to sell or lease district-owned sites, including former elementary school locations, and the adoption of resolutions regarding surplus property.
Oct 14, 2026·Strategic plan
Austin Independent School District District Improvement Plan 2026-2027
The Austin Independent School District's improvement plan outlines a strategic direction focused on preparing every student for college, career, and life through inclusive learning and high expectations. The plan is guided by values such as caring for every child, ensuring educational equity, fostering innovation and academic excellence, valuing diversity, and promoting a culture of respect and data-informed decision-making. Key goals include ensuring systemic support and opportunities for diverse learners, building primary academic foundations, fostering intermediate success and advancement, and empowering students for college and career preparedness. The plan also incorporates optional goals like sustainability and specific local improvement plans for student groups.
