Announcements
Risk of Ebola Very Low in ¼öƬapp
Austin ISD is committed to the safety and health of all students and staff. On Sept. 30, doctors confirmed that a patient hospitalized in Dallas County had been infected with the ebola virus. This is the first imported case of ebola to be…
¼öƬapp Offering Free Flu Shot Clinics
Throughout the month of October, ¼öƬapp and H-E-B will host free flu shot clinics for AISD staff and family members.Flu shots are free for anyone insured through AISD.* Flu shots are $22 for those not insured through AISD. Children younger than 7 must…
AISD Awarded $349,000 Grant to Help Strengthen Arts-Based Instruction in Title I Schools
AUSTIN, Texas—On Friday, Sept. 26, the U.S. Department of Education awarded ¼öƬapp the 2014 Professional Development for Arts Educators grant for specialized training of music teachers and enhanced fine arts coaching for general classroom teachers in…
Covington Middle School Teacher Earns Jane Nethercut Award for Excellence in Philanthropy
AUSTIN, Texas—Covington Middle School teacher Shirley Hartmann recently accepted the Jane Nethercut Award for Excellence in Philanthropy Education, an award recognizing Central Texas educators for inspiring students to make a difference in their communities,…
Sept. 29–Oct. 3 is Custodian and Maintenance Appreciation Week
¼öƬapp proudly recognizes Custodian and Maintenance Appreciation Week, Sept. 29–Oct. 3. From spotless floors to roof repairs, AISD custodial and maintenance staff work hard to keep our facilities clean and safe. Day in and day out, they arrive early…
AISD Partners with Aetna for Health Care Benefits
After an extensive search and assessment process, ¼öƬapp has selected Aetna to provide district staff members with a variety of cost-effective health insurance plan options. Beginning Jan. 1, 2015, Aetna will replace our longtime partner, BlueCross…
¼öƬapp Board of Trustees Approves Appointment of Human Resources Executive Director
On Sept. 29, the ¼öƬapp Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dora Fabelo, Ph. D., as executive director of Human Resources.Fabelo has a strong history with the district, including service as a teacher, assistant principal, founding principal of…
AISD Encourages Employees to Take Health Risk Assessment
¼öƬapp is encouraging all employees to make #AISDProud and take a step toward better health by taking a Health Risk Assessment.Through Oct. 31, AISD employees who are eligible for health care benefits can take a free, 100 percent confidential Health…
¼öƬapp Encourages Veterans to Apply for Diplomas
Since 2002, ¼öƬapp has awarded belated high school diplomas to war veterans who have served in the armed forces without finishing high school. Veterans who are eligible have served in World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Iraq War…
¼öƬapp Recognizes Emergency Preparedness Month
September is Emergency Preparedness Month and the perfect time to recognize the work of ¼öƬapp's Emergency Management Team.Through risk analyses, staff trainings, preparedness plans and response actions, the department works to ensure the safety and…
A Legacy of Leadership: AAUL Adopts Garcia Young Men's Leadership Academy
When the Austin Area Urban League celebrated its 37th Annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala this weekend, the civil rights organization announced its members are adopting the Gus Garcia Young Men's Leadership Academy.AAUL assists African-Americans and all…
Cunningham Teacher Earns Children in Nature Award, Welcomes Community to Join Fall Farm Days
When children at Cunningham Elementary School have questions about where their food comes from, they do not need to look far for an answer. The Cobras are gaining hands-on experience in the farm-to-table process just a few feet away from their classroom.…