Amid ongoing measles concerns, Austin ISD's vaccination rate is below target for its youngest students - Austin MonitorAustin faces a measles outbreak concern due to low vaccination rates among kindergarteners, emphasizing the need for herd immunity.Vaccination rates have significantly decreased since the pandemic, impacting public health and school enrollment.
Austin ISD announces hiring freeze as budget deficit grows to $110 million - Austin MonitorAustin ISD's budget deficit has risen to $110 million, prompting a districtwide hiring freeze and further spending cuts to manage finances.
Voters pass Austin Independent School District Proposition A - Austin MonitorProposition A passed, increasing property taxes to fund $41 million in salary increases and support for Austin ISD's educators and services.
Austin ISD plans to cut at least $30 million from its next budget - Austin MonitorAustin ISD aims to reduce its $60 million deficit by half for the next school year, working to minimize impact on classrooms amid statewide budget challenges.
Austin ISD announces hiring freeze as budget deficit grows to $110 million - Austin MonitorAustin ISD's budget deficit has risen to $110 million, prompting a districtwide hiring freeze and further spending cuts to manage finances.
Voters pass Austin Independent School District Proposition A - Austin MonitorProposition A passed, increasing property taxes to fund $41 million in salary increases and support for Austin ISD's educators and services.
Austin ISD plans to cut at least $30 million from its next budget - Austin MonitorAustin ISD aims to reduce its $60 million deficit by half for the next school year, working to minimize impact on classrooms amid statewide budget challenges.
Burnet Middle School on track for head-to-toe modernization project - Austin MonitorBurnet Middle School is set to undergo a major renovation, with plans for a new facility due to outdated infrastructure and maintenance challenges.
Austin ISD says it is prepared for potential impact of Trump's immigration policies - Austin MonitorAustin ISD prioritizes education access for all children, regardless of immigration status, amidst new federal immigration policies.
Burnet Middle School on track for head-to-toe modernization project - Austin MonitorBurnet Middle School is set to undergo a major renovation, with plans for a new facility due to outdated infrastructure and maintenance challenges.
Austin ISD says it is prepared for potential impact of Trump's immigration policies - Austin MonitorAustin ISD prioritizes education access for all children, regardless of immigration status, amidst new federal immigration policies.
How Austin ISD is lowering its chronic absenteeism rate, which more than doubled during the pandemic - Austin MonitorStudents at Webb Middle School improved their attendance through personal growth and academic motivation, showcasing effective strategies to combat chronic absenteeism.
Voters will choose Austin ISD school board trustee to represent entire district in runoff election - Austin MonitorVoters in Austin ISD face a runoff election for school board position 8 due to no outright winner in the previous vote.
Why do so many Austin-area school districts have budget deficits? - Austin MonitorAustin ISD faces a significant budget deficit of around $56 million, forcing hard choices and spending cuts.
As voters weigh higher tax rate for Austin public schools, group of former trustees raises concerns - Austin MonitorProp A seeks a tax rate increase to address a $119 million deficit in Austin ISD while raising concerns over fund distribution to the state.
Austin ISD is asking voters to approve a new tax rate to help fund pay raises, reduce deficit - Austin MonitorAustin ISD is seeking voter approval for a tax rate increase to address a significant budget deficit and provide employee raises.
Why do so many Austin-area school districts have budget deficits? - Austin MonitorAustin ISD faces a significant budget deficit of around $56 million, forcing hard choices and spending cuts.
As voters weigh higher tax rate for Austin public schools, group of former trustees raises concerns - Austin MonitorProp A seeks a tax rate increase to address a $119 million deficit in Austin ISD while raising concerns over fund distribution to the state.
Austin ISD is asking voters to approve a new tax rate to help fund pay raises, reduce deficit - Austin MonitorAustin ISD is seeking voter approval for a tax rate increase to address a significant budget deficit and provide employee raises.
Austin ISD settles lawsuit over delayed special ed evaluations, creates fund for affected students - Austin MonitorThe settlement addresses a special education evaluation backlog in Austin ISD, establishing a $4 million fund for affected students' compensatory education.
Austin ISD's budget deficit means staff pay will barely budge without voter help - Austin MonitorAustin ISD approved budget, may dip into savings and face deficit depending on VATRE outcome.