Announcements
¼öƬapp to expand solar panel program with $15M federal grant (En español)
The U.S. The Department of Energy has selected ¼öƬapp as one of the first school districts in Texas to receive a federal grant from the Renew America’s Schools Grant program. How it started: The Department of Energy first announced that ¼öƬapp…
Kealing Middle School receives outpouring of support as students return to the classroom (En español)
Kealing Middle School celebrated its first day of school Aug. 26, one week after fire damage prevented the school from opening on the district wide first day. The details: After hearing of the fire, H-E-B donated $100 gift cards to all teachers and staff at…
How ¼öƬapp will handle e-cigarette education this year (En español)
Students will undergo an anti-vaping course if they’re found with an nicotine/tobacco e-cigarette on campus, in alignment with ¼öƬapp’s District of Innovation Plan. Why it matters: These resources will help keep students at their home campus…
¼öƬapp Trustees approve November tax rate election to increase school funding (En español)
The Board of Trustees Monday voted to put a tax rate election on the Nov. 5 ballot. Why it matters: A tax rate election gives the community the option to vote for increased funding to pay for teacher and staff raises and additional support positions…
Pickle Elementary School receives major donation (En español)
The Assistance League of Austin surprised Pickle Elementary School staff Aug. 14 with a $50,000 investment to support the campus community. Why it matters: In a time when budget crunches are being felt districtwide, community partnerships like…
¼öƬapp launches mobile app for district news, events and emergency notifications (En español)
A new mobile app for ¼öƬapp is now available for download. How it works: Users can stay up-to-date with events, documents, news from administrators, student stories and emergency notifications.
District accountability ratings halted by county judge (En español)
The latest accountability ratings, originally slated to be released Aug. 15, have been blocked for the second year in a row after a Travis County judge issued a temporary restraining order in a new lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency. Why it…
CFO Eduardo Ramos reinstated, exits district in good standing (En español)
On Thursday, Aug. 15, Superintendent Matias Segura approved Chief Financial Officer, Eduardo Ramos’s return from administrative leave. We received a letter from the District Attorney of Williamson County’s Office indicating that they do not intend to…
AISD to Provide Free Meals for All Students at 77 Schools (En español)
For the 2024-25 school year, ¼öƬapp will provide free breakfast and lunch for all students at 77 schools through the federally funded Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program (schools are listed below). The CEP program is a federally funded meal…
Everything you need to get back to school (En español)
We’re in the final countdown to the first day of school! Check out the resources below to make sure you are ready for a great year. Why it matters: Being prepared with the right information can make the first day of school stress-free…
Community conversations provide feedback on possible tax rate election (En español)
¼öƬapp families, staff and community members provided feedback this week on a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election ahead of a possible vote to put the issue on the November 2024 ballot.
Departing ¼öƬapp Chief Financial Officer Eduardo Ramos placed on leave July 31 (En español)
Mr. Ramos submitted his resignation from ¼öƬapp on Tuesday, July 23. Mr. Ramos’ last day with the district was scheduled for Friday, Aug. 16; however, Superintendent MatÃas Segura placed Mr. Ramos on leave July 31, 2024. What’s Next: Superintendent…