"The data reflects that the district's current approach is not working, and urgent transformational change is necessary to improve outcomes for all Austin ISD students," TEA Commissioner Mike Morath said in the letter."
"The 12 schools are Winn Montessori School, Barrington, Dawson, Linder, Oak Springs, Pecan Springs, Sanchez, Widen and Wooldridge elementary schools and Bedichek, Martin and Paredes middle schools."
"Three Austin ISD schools - Webb, Dobie and Burnet - are already on improvement plans after receiving a fourth consecutive "F" from the state. Those plans cost the district $1.7 million per campus. If the schools receive another failing grade next year, the entire district could be taken over by the state."
"In a letter to parents, Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura said the district could choose to close some of the 12 schools the TEA said need to go on improvement plans or turn them over to a charter operator."
Texas Education Agency ratings showed roughly one third of Austin ISD’s 116 campuses received unacceptable ratings, triggering required state action. Dozens of schools must submit plans detailing how they will improve student outcomes; twelve specific campuses must submit plans by mid-November and implement them once approved. Required changes could include major staffing shifts and new programs. Three other campuses already on improvement plans have cost the district $1.7 million per campus, and continued failing ratings could prompt a state takeover. Superintendent Matias Segura said the district may close, consolidate, or convert schools to charter operators while addressing a nearly $20 million deficit.
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