Austin Independent School District public meetings in 2023

Special Board Meeting

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving revisions to several board policies (BBE, BDB, BED, BG, BJCD, GKC) to align with the Board Handbook required by the Texas Education Agency Special Education Agreed Order approved in September. The deadline for these revisions is December 31, 2023. The board previously approved the handbook and remaining policies on December 14.

• Vote on policy BBE (Board Members), BDB (Internal Committees), BED (Public Participation), BG (Self-Evaluation), BJCD (Superintendent Evaluation), and GKC (Community Relations) revisions
• Revisions required by TEA Special Education Agreed Order (approved Sept 26, 2023)
• Deadline for approval: December 31, 2023
• Public testimony allowed for items scheduled for action (up to 60 seconds per speaker)
• Discussion item on same policies precedes action item

The Board of Trustees approved changes to five local policies to align with the Board Handbook and a TEA Special Education Agreed Order. These policies cover internal organization, public participation, board self-evaluation, superintendent evaluation, and community relations.

• Approved changes to Policy BBE (LOCAL), Policy BDB (LOCAL), Policy BED (LOCAL), Policy BG (LOCAL), and Policy BJCD (LOCAL) (5-0-1)

Board Regular Voting Meeting

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a regular voting session. They will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of the 2024-2025 instructional calendar (Calendar B), which received 5,926 out of 10,039 votes in a community survey. The board will also hear a report that at least one school failed an intruder detection audit, requiring corrective actions within 60 days.

• Approval of the 2024-2025 instructional calendar (Calendar B) with 187 teacher contract days and breaks for Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring
• Notice of Intruder Detection Audit: at least one AISD school failed the audit; corrective actions must be completed within 60 days
• Consent agenda includes multiple routine items from academics, operations, and finance
• Public testimony allowed on consent agenda items and student achievement topics
• President's report, committee reports, and superintendent's report (including accolades and district updates)

The Board unanimously named Matias Segura as the lone finalist for the Superintendent position. Other actions included approving the 2024-2025 instructional calendar and the sale of several land parcels to the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department.

• Named Matias Segura as Lone Finalist for Superintendency (9-0-0)
• Approved Instructional Calendar 2024-2025 (8-0-0)
• Approved sale of 3.67 acres at Akins Early College High School to City of Austin PARD (8-0-0)
• Approved sale of 0.22 acres at Campbell Elementary School to City of Austin PARD (8-0-0)
• Approved sale of 10.04 acres at Paredes Middle School to City of Austin PARD (8-0-0)
• Approved Board Member Handbook (9-0-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with UT Austin for LEAPS program (6-0-2)
• Approved Interlocal Cooperation Contract with UT for audiological booth rental (6-0-2)

Board Public Hearing

The board holds a public hearing to present the district's 2023 School Financial Integrity Rating (FIRST), which received a 'Superior' rating with a score of 94 out of 100. The board will also review debt ratings (Aaa from Moody's, AA+ from Fitch) and the district's Transparency Star certification, and hear public comments on the financial report.

• Presentation of Austin ISD's 2023 School FIRST rating of 'Superior' (94/100)
• Debt ratings: Aaa from Moody's Investors Service, AA+ from Fitch Ratings
• District maintains Texas Comptroller's Transparency Star certification
• Public hearing required by Texas law to allow citizen comments on financial rating

The Board conducted a public hearing and received a presentation from Chief Financial Officer Ed Ramos regarding the Financial Integrity Rating for 2023. No public comments were submitted and no formal actions were taken on the rating.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Board Special Meeting - Grievance

This special meeting of the Austin ISD Board of Trustees is convened to consider and decide a Level Three grievance appeal (FDC/FNG) involving an individual identified as W.D. The board will first deliberate in closed session, then vote on the appeal in open session.

• Consideration and deliberation of Level Three FDC Appeal W.D. in closed session
• Decision on the Level Three FDC Appeal W.D. in open session
• Board may also discuss other personnel or student matters in executive session

The Board of Trustees met in a special session to consider a Level Three FDC Appeal for W.D. Following a closed executive session, the Board voted to uphold the previous administrative decision.

• Affirmed administrative decision at Level Two for Level Three FDC Appeal W.D. (5-0-0)

Board Information Session

This is a Board Information Session with no formal votes. Trustees will discuss the retooled Spring 2024 District Scorecard and monitoring calendar, receive a report on fiscal stewardship goals (FIRST rating and bond ratings), and preview the proposed 2024–2025 instructional calendar (Calendar B) for approval at the December 14 regular meeting. Public comment is accepted via recorded messages.

• Discussion of Scorecard Goals 15–16: Fiscal Stewardship, including FIRST rating target of Superior and maintaining bond rating within top two levels
• Presentation of retooled Spring 2024 District Scorecard and Board Monitoring Calendar
• Preview of 2024–2025 instructional calendar: Calendar B recommended for approval at Dec 14 regular board meeting
• Discussion of Board Member Handbook update to comply with TEA Approved Order and Lone Star Governance
• General public comment: up to 60 recorded 60-second messages accepted via phone

The Board conducted an information session to review fiscal stewardship, the Board Member Handbook, and a retooled scorecard. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during this session, as it served as a preview for the December 14 voting meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Board Retreat

This is a board retreat with no formal actions scheduled. The board will discuss scorecard monitoring and a draft board operating procedures manual, and may meet in closed session on personnel, property, or legal matters.

• Discussion of Scorecard Monitoring for district performance goals
• Review of draft AISD Board Operating Procedures Manual
• Possible closed session under Texas Gov't Code for personnel, real estate, or legal matters

The Board and Interim Superintendent discussed Scorecard Monitoring and the Board Handbook. No votes were taken on these items; they are scheduled for a vote at the December 14 meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (9-0-0)

Board Special Meeting - Grievance

This special meeting of the Austin ISD Board of Trustees is dedicated to considering and taking action on four specific appeals: a denied student transfer request (C.Z.) and three grievance appeals (L.H., S.C. DeLoretto-Chudy, and W.D.) under district policies FNG, DGBA, and FDC. The board will deliberate in closed session before voting publicly.

• Consideration of parent complaint regarding denial of transfer request for C.Z.
• Decision on the appeal of C.Z. (student transfer)
• Consideration and decision on Level Three FNG appeal L.H.
• Consideration and decision on Level Four DGBA appeal S.C. (DeLoretto-Chudy)
• Consideration and decision on Level Three FDC appeal W.D.

The Board of Trustees reviewed and voted on three appeals regarding student transfers and grievances. In all three cases, the Board voted to affirm previous administrative decisions. One scheduled appeal did not take place.

• Affirmed administrative decision at level Three for Level Four DGBA Appeal S.C. (6-1-0)
• Affirmed Superintendent's decision to deny relief for student transfer appeal C.Z. (6-0-0)
• Affirmed administrative decision at level Two for Level Three FNG Appeal L.H. (5-0-1)
• Level Three FDC Appeal W.D. did not take place

AISD Public Facility Corporation Board Regular Voting Session

The AISD Public Facility Corporation Board will hold a regular voting session to elect officers for the PFC Board of Directors, adopt its bylaws, and approve a resolution establishing the corporation's fiscal year, bank account, bond counsel, and administrative services agreement. These actions formalize the PFC created in April 2023 to build affordable housing for district teachers and staff through public/private partnerships.

• Election of officers for the AISD Public Facility Corporation Board of Directors (Item 3.1)
• Adoption of the bylaws of the AISD Public Facility Corporation (Item 3.2, consent agenda)
• Resolution establishing the PFC's fiscal year, authorizing a separate bank account, selecting Cantu Harden Montoya LLP as bond counsel, and authorizing an Administrative Services Agreement with the district (Item 3.3, consent agenda)

The AISD Public Facility Corporation Board of Directors elected its leadership and approved the organization's bylaws and formation resolution. All three primary actions passed with unanimous votes.

• Elected Candace Hunter (President), Andrew Gonzales (Vice President), and Lynn Boswell (Secretary) (6-0-0)
• Approved Adoption of the Bylaws of the AISD Public Facility Corporation (6-0-0)
• Approved Resolution Regarding the Formation of the AISD Public Facility Corporation (6-0-0)

Board Regular Voting Meeting

The board will be informed that at least one Austin ISD campus failed a Texas Education Agency intruder detection audit, requiring corrective actions within 60 days. The board will also vote to approve the district's 2022-23 financial audit for submission to TEA. An informational update on the Mendez Middle School 1882 partnership with Third Future will be presented.

• Notice of Intruder Detection Audit: at least one AISD campus failed, corrective action plan required
• Approval of 2022-23 Financial Audit for submission to Texas Education Agency
• Update on Mendez Middle School 1882 partnership with Third Future Schools (information only)
• Committee reports from Board Policy Committee and Austin Ed Fund

The Board unanimously approved a Superintendent Profile emphasizing special education, multilingual education, staff morale, and gender/sexual orientation equity. The Board also authorized the administration to post the superintendent position from November 17 to December 7, 2023. Additionally, a large batch of consent items including HVAC upgrades and personnel appointments were approved.

• Approved Superintendent Profile with specific focus on special education, multilingual education, staff morale, and equity (9-0-0)
• Approved Superintendent job posting from Nov 17 to Dec 7, 2023 (9-0-0)
• Approved FY2022-23 District Financial Audit (9-0-0)
• Approved HVAC upgrades for Hart Elementary and Paredes Middle School (9-0-0)
• Approved HVAC BARD unit replacement for 50 portables (9-0-0)
• Approved design-build services for remaining 2022 Bond Projects (9-0-0)
• Approved construction of portable villages at five campuses (9-0-0)
• Approved appointments for Ombudsperson, Executive Director of School Leadership Campus Support, and Executive Director of Communications (9-0-0)

Board Information Session

This is a board information session with no formal votes. The board will discuss the superintendent search process (paused since March, interim extended through June 2024), review 3rd grade fall MAP reading and math results tied to student achievement goals, and hear a public report on board time usage. An interlocal contract with Austin State Hospital for educational services is also presented for information.

• Public report on board time usage: 54.7% of meeting time in October (274 of 501 minutes) focused on student outcomes; closed session time not yet reported.
• Discussion of 3rd grade fall MAP reading and math results; goals call for economically disadvantaged students meeting grade level to rise from 34% to 60% in reading and 39% to 60% in math by 2026.
• Superintendent profile and process discussion — the board paused the search in March 2023 and extended the interim superintendent through June 30, 2024.
• Interlocal cooperation contract (since 2007) with Austin State Hospital to provide educational services for up to 30 children ages 5-18 in psychiatric care; 37 students served in 2022-23.
• Preview of regular board agenda for November 16, 2023.

The Board conducted an information session to review 3rd grade reading and math scores and discuss the superintendent search process. No substantive votes were taken on agenda items, as the meeting served as a preview for the November 16 voting meeting. The session concluded with a workshop on aligning district goals with the Lone Star Governance framework.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Board Regular Voting Meeting

The board will hold a regular voting meeting with no action items on the agenda. Discussions will focus on monitoring progress toward scorecard goals, including college, career, and military readiness, special education growth in reading and math, and a report on multilingual education programs. The meeting includes procedural items, reports, and public testimony.

• Scorecard Goal 5: College, Career, and Military Readiness for economically disadvantaged students
• Scorecard Item 1.1 and 1.2: Special education growth on beginning-of-year MAP Reading and Math
• Multilingual Education Report covering Dual Language and ESL programs

The Board of Trustees approved a resolution stating the district will not authorize hiring chaplains for counselor or mental and behavioral health roles. The Board also approved a wide range of consent agenda items covering academics, finance, and human resources. Two interlocal agreements with The University of Texas at Austin were approved with two abstentions.

• Prohibited hiring chaplains for counselor or mental and behavioral health roles (9-0-0)
• Approved interlocal agreements with UT Austin for Kindergarten Literacy Support and Project MALES (7-0-2)
• Approved 2023-24 amendment to service agreement with Communities In Schools (9-0-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Travis County Juvenile Probation Department (9-0-0)
• Approved Head Start Self-Assessment and Annual Reports (9-0-0)
• Approved contracts for Rapid Response Services, Grease Trap Cleaning, and Special Education Audit (9-0-0)
• Approved 2022 Bond Program contracts for Kitchen Design Consultant and Universal Design Study funding (9-0-0)
• Approved termination and sanctions of professional employees (9-0-0)

Board Information Session

This is a Board Information Session, meaning no formal votes or decisions will be taken. Trustees will discuss updates on the superintendent search process, including a profile and timeline, and review an implementation timeline for Lone Star Governance coaching. They will also receive progress reports on Title 1 teacher and staff retention rates and special education evaluation timelines.

• Discussion of superintendent profile and process, including pause of search until after 2022 election and extension of interim superintendent contract through June 2024
• Review of Lone Star Governance implementation timeline, part of a TEA agreed order following a special investigation
• Scorecard monitoring for Goal 9: increase Title 1 teacher retention from 80.5% to 90% by 2026
• Scorecard monitoring for Goal 10: increase non-teaching staff retention from 85% to 90% by 2026
• Scorecard monitoring for Goals 9 and 10 on special education evaluation timelines and pending evaluations

The Board held an information session to review reports and preview items for a future voting meeting. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made, though the Board approved the meeting agenda. The Lone Star Governance Implementation Timeline was moved to the November meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0-0)

Special Board Voting Meeting-Cancelled

This meeting was cancelled. No actions were taken. The agenda included items such as approval of Lone Star Governance and a TEA Special Education Proposed Agreed Order.

• Approval of Lone Star Governance agreement with Council of Great City Schools ($40,000)
• Approval of TEA SPED Proposed Agreed Order for cases IR2021-08-001 and IR2023-10-004
• Work session on meeting efficiencies

Board Special Meeting - Grievances

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to deliberate and decide on two Level Three FNG appeals (L.B. and S.M.) in closed executive session, then announce decisions in open session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, consisting of calling the meeting to order, approving the agenda, and adjournment.

• Consideration and deliberation of Level Three FNG Appeal L.B. in closed session
• Decision in the Appeal of L.B. in open session
• Consideration and deliberation of Level Three FNG Appeal S.M. in closed session
• Decision in the Appeal of S.M. in open session

Special Board Voting Meeting

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will vote on two major items: approving the Lone Star Governance agreement with the Council of Great City Schools at a cost of $40,000, and approving the Texas Education Agency's Proposed Agreed Order regarding special education to avoid a conservatorship. The board will also hold public testimony and a work session on meeting efficiencies.

• Approval of Lone Star Governance agreement with Council of Great City Schools ($40,000)
• Approval of TEA Special Education Proposed Agreed Order (Case IR2021-08-001 and IR2023-10-004)
• Public testimony on agenda items
• Executive session for personnel, real estate, and legal matters
• Work session on meeting efficiencies

Board Regular Voting Meeting

The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $158,524 grant from Capital City Fund for Education to support homeless and at-risk students, and renew a partnership with the City of Austin SwimATX program for swim lessons and lifeguard certification. The board will also hear the superintendent's report on literacy curriculum and student achievement.

• Approve $158,524 grant from CapCityKids for homeless/at-risk students, funding math interventionists at Norman-Sims and Ortega Elementary and a social worker supervising UT interns
• Renew interlocal agreement with City of Austin SwimATX for a year-long swim lesson program and lifeguard certification at select high schools (no fiscal impact)
• Superintendent's report on literacy curriculum update and student achievement
• Public testimony on agenda items scheduled for action

The Board approved a reduced total property tax rate of $0.8595 per $100 of valuation for the 2023-2024 budget. Other key actions included approving several administrative appointments and a partnership with Austin Community College. The Board also decided on the number of police officers for each campus.

• Adopted property tax rate of $0.8595 (7-0-0)
• Approved partial tax exemption for historical landmark properties (5-2-0)
• Approved determination of police officer numbers for each campus (5-2-0)
• Approved partnership with Austin Community College for Automotive Collision Repair training (6-0-1)
• Approved clinical experience agreement with University of Texas for student nurses (5-0-2)
• Approved appointments for Executive Director of Communications, Assistant Superintendent of Operations, and Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Academics (7-0-0)
• Approved Head Start Focus Area 2 and SwimATX partnership (7-0-0)
• Approved various contracts for Casey Elementary serving line, secure vestibules, and 2022 Bond program services (7-0-0)

Board Information Session

This is a board information session where no formal votes will be taken. The board will discuss a proposed agreed order from the Texas Education Agency regarding a special education investigation, an update on the Mendez Middle School 1882 partnership with Third Future Schools, and the adoption of Lone Star Governance coaching and training.

• Discussion of TEA proposed agreed order for special education cases IR2021-08-001 and IR2023-10-004
• Update on Mendez Middle School performance and partnership with Third Future under 1882 turnaround
• Lone Star Governance coaching agreement and implementation timeline for the board
• Superintendent's report on literacy curriculum update and student achievement
• Public comment period (60 minutes) for community members

The Board of Trustees conducted an information session to review reports and preview items for the September 21 voting meeting. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during this session other than procedural approvals.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0-0)

Board Public Hearing

This is a public hearing of the Austin ISD Board of Trustees; no formal action will be taken. The main discussion item is a proposed agreed order from the Texas Education Agency regarding special education cases IR2021-08-001 and IR2023-10-004. The board will also hear public testimony on agenda items scheduled for action at future meetings.

• Discussion of TEA proposed agreed order for SPED cases IR2021-08-001 and IR2023-10-004
• Public testimony allowed on items scheduled for board action (60-second limit in person or by phone)
• Board may meet in closed session to deliberate legal matters, including the TEA special education investigation
• Meeting broadcast on AISDTV; quorum physically present at 4000 S. IH-35 Frontage Road

The Board conducted a public hearing and discussion regarding the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Special Education Proposed Agreed Order for Case IR2021-08-001 and IR2023-10-004. No substantive votes were taken on the proposal during this meeting.

• Approved the agenda (5-0-0)

Board Special Meeting - Grievance- Cancelled

This special meeting of the Austin ISD Board of Trustees was cancelled. The agenda would have included a closed session to deliberate a Level Four DGBA grievance appeal and a possible decision in open session.

• Cancelled meeting — no actions taken

Board Regular Voting Meeting

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will receive an informational update on 2023 STAAR results and the upcoming release of A-F accountability ratings for campuses and districts. The board will also discuss progress on scorecard goals aimed at reducing disciplinary disparities for African American and special education students. Several partner recognitions and routine reports are scheduled.

• Informational update on 2023 STAAR results and A-F accountability refresh (Item 6.2)
• Discussion of 2022-23 Scorecard Goals 7 and 8: reducing disparities in disciplinary actions for African American and special education students (Item 8.1)
• Recognitions for Back-to-School partners, Office Depot's Start Proud!, and Travis County Summer Youth Employment Program (Items 3.1, 3.2)
• Superintendent's report including accolades, district events, and priority focus areas (Item 6.1)

The Board approved a wide range of consent items including academic programs, business contracts, and the appointment of Kenneth Walker as General Counsel. Three land tracts were declared surplus, and several interlocal agreements with the University of Texas were approved. One construction safety consultant contract was moved to a future meeting.

• Approved appointment of Kenneth Walker as General Counsel (9-0-0)
• Declared land tracts on Thomas Springs Road, West Elizabeth Street, and a portion of 3515 Willow Springs Road as surplus (9-0-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 Austin Community College Grant for Adult Education (8-0-1)
• Approved interlocal agreements with University of Texas for Literacy First, Advise Texas, and OnRamps (7-0-2)
• Approved MOU with Texas Workforce Housing Foundation for employee affordable housing (9-0-0)
• Approved Construction Manager-at-Risk Package Selections for 2022 Bond Program (9-0-0)
• Approved determination of the number of police officers for each campus (9-0-0)
• Tabled Approval of Contract for Construction Safety Consultant Services to September 21, 2023

Board Special Meeting - Grievance

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider and deliberate on two Level grievance appeals: a Level Four DGBA appeal (R.M.) and a Level Three FNG appeal (A.M.). The board will discuss these matters in closed session and then return to open session to announce decisions. The agenda also includes a closed session for superintendent evaluation and other personnel matters.

• Consideration and deliberation of Level Four DGBA Appeal R.M. in closed session
• Decision on Level Four DGBA Appeal R.M. in open session
• Consideration and deliberation of Level Three FNG Appeal A.M. in closed session
• Decision on Level Three FNG Appeal A.M. in open session
• Closed session for superintendent evaluation and other personnel matters

The Board of Trustees heard and decided on two separate grievance appeals. In both cases, the Board voted to uphold previous administrative decisions.

• Affirmed the Level Three administrative decision for Level Four DGBA Appeal R.M. (6-0-0)
• Upheld the Level Two decision for Level Three FNG Appeal A.M. and authorized administration to take action (4-0-1)

Board Information Session

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees held an information session on August 10, 2023 at the district central office. The meeting included discussion of the Internal Audit Report – Human Capital and 2023‑24 Audit Plan, presentation of the 2024‑25 Budget Development Calendar, a Legislative Update, and student achievement data for 3rd‑grade MAP reading and math. No formal actions were taken on any agenda items. Residents could submit up to 60 recorded public comments.

• Internal Audit Report – Human Capital and 2023‑24 Audit Plan (discussion, no recommendation)
• 2024‑25 Budget Development Calendar presentation (information only)
• Legislative Update on Texas Education Code changes (information only)
• 3rd‑grade End‑of‑Year MAP Reading and Math results (discussion, no recommendation)
• General Public Comment – up to 60 recorded messages allowed

Board Retreat

This is a board retreat of the Austin ISD Board of Trustees, where no formal action will be taken. The sole substantive item is a discussion of Lone Star Governance. Other items are procedural (call to order, pledge, agenda approval, adjournment).

• Discussion of Lone Star Governance

The Board of Trustees and Superintendent participated in the second day of professional development led by Lone Star Governance coach Ashley Paz. No substantive policy or budgetary decisions were recorded.

• Approved the agenda (9-0-0)

Board Retreat

This is a board retreat meeting of the Austin ISD Board of Trustees, where no formal action will be taken. The primary discussion topic is the Lone Star Governance model, a framework for school board effectiveness. The meeting also includes procedural items such as call to order, agenda approval, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment.

• Discussion of Lone Star Governance framework for board operations
• No formal votes or decisions scheduled
• Closed session permitted for personnel, real estate, legal, and security matters

The Board of Trustees and Superintendent participated in professional development led by Lone Star Governance coach Ashley Paz. No substantive policy or budgetary decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0-0)

Board Public Hearing

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees held a public hearing to discuss the proposed FY2024 budget. No formal action was taken; the board will vote at a later regular meeting. The budget includes $1.82 billion in general fund expenditures, with $940 million paid to the state in recapture. Proposed tax rates are $0.8036 for M&O and $0.1230 for I&S, totaling $0.9266 per $100 valuation.

• General fund expenditures totaling $1.82 billion
• Debt service fund expenditures of $236.5 million
• Food service fund expenditures of $45.5 million
• Appropriation of $53 million from fund balance, including $19.6 million from ESSER
• Proposed tax rate of $0.9266 per $100 valuation (M&O $0.8036, I&S $0.1230)

The Board conducted a public hearing and discussion regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget. No vote was taken to adopt the budget during this meeting.

• Approved the agenda (6-0-0)

Board Regular Voting Meeting

The Austin ISD Board will receive a notice that at least one school failed an intruder detection audit by the Texas School Safety Center, requiring corrective actions within 45 days. The board will also get an update on the Mendez Middle School turnaround partnership with Third Future under Texas Education Code 1882. Other items include committee and superintendent reports, and public testimony on consent items.

• Intruder Detection Audit: At least one AISD school failed standards; board must provide public notice and corrective plan
• Mendez/Third Future 1882 Update: Performance measures review for the charter turnaround partnership
• Scorecard Goal 4: Presentation on 6-8 grade MAP reading and math progress
• Superintendent’s report including accolades, district events, and student achievement

The Board approved the FY2023-24 budget with an amendment to add athletics trainers. The Board also approved a wide range of consent agenda items including academic affiliations, facility change orders, and administrative appointments.

• Adopted FY2023-24 Budget including $1.82B general fund, $45.5M food service, and $236.5M debt service expenditures (8-0-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 Service Agreement for AISD Family Resource Centers (7-1-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreements with UT Austin for internet networks and Principal Residency Program (6-0-2)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement and MOU with Austin Community College for Work-Study and Teacher Residency (7-0-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including academic affiliations with Texas Tech and University of Iowa (8-0-0)
• Approved appointments for Executive Directors of Bond Contracts and State/Federal Compliance, and Assistant Superintendents of Secondary and Elementary Schools (8-0-0)
• Approved resolutions to accept grant funds for Bullet Resistant Shields, Truancy Prevention, and Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (8-0-0)
• Upheld administration's decision regarding student transfer appeal for B.H. (5-0-0)

Board Retreat (Board Self-Evaluation)

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees is meeting in a retreat to discuss board self-evaluation and strategic planning. No formal action will be taken. The board may also convene in closed session for personnel, real estate, legal, and other matters allowed by Texas law.

• Board self-evaluation discussion (180 minutes)
• Board planning discussion (90 minutes)
• Closed session authorized under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071–551.087

The Board of Trustees met for a retreat focused on self-assessment and planning. No substantive policy decisions or financial approvals were recorded during the session.

• Approved the agenda (6-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0-0)

Board Information Session

The Austin ISD Board will receive an informational presentation on the FY2024 proposed budget, including a financial overview and upcoming tax‑rate deadlines. Trustees will discuss special‑education student achievement data for MAP reading and math growth. An affiliation agreement with Texas Tech University for orientation and mobility program students will be presented for information. The meeting also includes a president's report, legislative update, and a 60‑minute public comment period.

• FY2023‑24 Proposed Budget – informational presentation by CFO Eduardo Ramos
• Student Achievement – SPED growth EOY MAP Reading and Math discussion
• Affiliation Agreement with Texas Tech University for orientation and mobility program students
• General Public Comment – up to 60 recorded 60‑second messages
• President's Report and Legislative Update

The Board of Trustees affirmed the superintendent's decisions to deny relief for three student transfer appeals. The session also included a preview of the June 22 regular meeting agenda and presentations on the proposed FY2023-24 budget and special education growth.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0-0)
• Denied relief for student transfer appeal of C.C. (5-0-0)
• Denied relief for student transfer appeal of G.Z.P. (5-0-0)
• Denied relief for student transfer appeal of O.G. (5-0-0)
• Moved Head Start Focus Area 2 Corrective Action Plans to August meeting
• Moved EHBE (LOCAL) Special Programs Bilingual Education/ESL to August meeting
• Moved Special Counsel to the Board of Trustees (23RFQ077) to August meeting

Board Special Meeting - Grievance

The Board of Trustees will meet in closed session to deliberate on Level Three FNG appeals for J.N. and S.M., and a Level Four DGBA appeal for M.T. They will then reconvene in open session to announce their decisions on each appeal.

• Consideration and deliberation on Level Three FNG appeal by J.N.
• Consideration and deliberation on Level Four DGBA appeal by M.T.
• Consideration and deliberation on Level Three FNG appeal by S.M.

The Board of Trustees decided on three separate grievance appeals. They granted partial relief to Dr. Mary Thomas, affirmed a Level Two administrative decision for J.N., and partially upheld a grievance for S.M.

• Affirmed Level Two administrative decision in the appeal of J.N. (4-1-0)
• Granted partial relief to Dr. Mary Thomas, reinstating her on administrative leave without pay starting March 3 and returning the process to DCD Regulation (6-0-0)
• Upheld grievance in part and denied in part for S.M., with additional written information to be provided by May 26 (4-0-1)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0-0)

Board Regular Voting Meeting

The board will recognize 2023 Salute award winners and the Junior League of Austin, receive a superintendent's report including a mandatory notice of an intruder detection audit failure at one or more schools, and review survey results for students, staff, and families (Scorecard Goals 11-14). No binding votes are scheduled; most items are informational or recognitions.

• Recognition of 2023 Salute Award winners (Teachers of Promise, Campus Teachers of the Year, etc.)
• Recognition of Junior League of Austin for support of AISD students
• Notice of Intruder Detection Audit: at least one school failed, requiring corrective action within 45 days
• Scorecard Goal 11-14: review of staff, student, and family satisfaction survey results via Panorama Education

The Board approved a wide range of consent items including 2022 Bond Program contracts, staff appointments, and food service agreements. Separate votes were held to approve teacher residency partnerships with UTeach and clinical experience agreements with Austin Community College.

• Approved Essential Areas Standards of Service (5-4-0)
• Approved Education Affiliate Agreement with Austin Community College for clinical experiences (8-0-1)
• Approved Student Teacher Preparation Partnership MOU with Austin Community College (8-0-1)
• Approved MOU with UTeach Natural Sciences for Teacher Residency Partnership (7-0-2)
• Approved Interlocal Cooperation Contract with UT Austin for UT Prep Outreach Program (7-0-2)
• Approved 2022 Bond Program architectural, engineering, and project management contracts (9-0-0)
• Approved contracts for campus safety fencing, windows, and safety film (9-0-0)
• Approved appointments for Chief Communications, Equity, and Operations Officers (9-0-0)

Board Information Session

This is an information session; no formal action will be taken. The board will discuss the FY2023-24 Recommended Budget and the HUB Goals Review with the 2022 Disparity Study. Public comment is allowed via recorded phone messages.

• FY2023-24 Recommended Budget presented for discussion; adoption scheduled for June 22.
• HUB Goals Review and 2022 Disparity Study presented; action on the study possible at May regular meeting.
• Legislative update from the board president.
• General public comment period of up to 60 recorded messages.
• Pledge of allegiance and call to order with possible closed session.

The Board held an information session to review the FY2023-24 recommended budget, HUB goals, and a 2022 Disparity Study. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made, as the meeting served as a preview for the May 18 voting meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (8-0-0)
• Approved moving public comment later in the meeting (8-0-0)
• Added a low attendance waiver for Northeast ECHS to the May 18 voting agenda
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0-0)

Board Regular Voting Meeting

The board will receive notice that at least one campus failed an Intruder Detection Audit conducted by the Texas School Safety Center, requiring corrective actions within 45 days. The board will also discuss Scorecard Goal 17 on increasing student market share. Consent agenda items include approval of previous meeting minutes and other routine matters.

• Notice of Intruder Detection Audit: at least one Austin ISD campus failed, corrective actions required within 45 days
• Scorecard Goal 17: discussion on increasing the district's share of students within its boundaries who choose AISD
• Recognition of Outdoor Learning Partners for supporting outdoor learning programs
• Approval of consent agenda including February 9, 2023 Board Information Session minutes
• Public testimony procedures for items on the agenda

The Board of Trustees approved the creation of the AISD Public Facility Corporation and passed a resolution regarding vouchers. Other actions included approving a primary care clinic agreement, an interlocal agreement with Austin Public Health, and several policy updates.

• Approved creation of the AISD Public Facility Corporation (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution Regarding Vouchers (7-0-0)
• Approved termination of professional employee(s) at end of probationary contract (8-0-0)
• Approved agreement for Primary Care Clinic, 23RFP076 (9-0-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Austin for Austin Public Health use of facilities (9-0-0)
• Approved Resolution Regarding the 2022 Long-range Plan (9-0-0)
• Approved policy updates for FB(LOCAL), FFH(LOCAL), and DIA(LOCAL) (9-0-0)
• Approved February 2023 Monthly Financials Report (9-0-0)

Board Special Meeting - Grievance

The board will deliberate in closed session on a Level Three FNG appeal (grievance) involving J.K., then vote on the decision in open session. The meeting also includes executive sessions for legal and personnel matters. This special meeting is focused solely on this grievance.

• Closed session deliberation on Level Three FNG appeal for J.K. (item 4.1)
• Open session decision on the appeal of J.K. (item 5.1)
• Executive session to discuss personnel, legal, and real estate matters (items 3.1 and 6.1)
• Approval of the agenda (item 1.2)

The Board of Trustees reviewed a Level Three FNG Appeal in closed session. In open session, the Board voted to affirm the Level Two administrative decision and provide the student's family with a detailed rank report.

• Approved agenda (5-0-0)
• Affirmed Level Two administrative decision and granted a detailed rank report for student J.K. (6-0-1)

Board Information Session

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees holds an information session with no formal votes. The main item is a preliminary FY2023-24 budget presentation projecting a 15% increase in local property values, which will affect revenue and recapture payments. Other discussion includes a superintendent transition update, legislative update, Mendez Middle School report, and scorecard monitoring on middle-school reading/math and extracurricular/CTE participation.

• FY2023-24 Preliminary Budget presented, with final adoption scheduled for June 22, 2023
• Superintendent Transition Update (item 4.2)
• Legislative Update (item 4.3)
• Mendez Middle School report (item 5.2)
• Scorecard Goal 4: 6-8 grade MAP reading and math performance for economically disadvantaged students

The Board held an information session to review budget, academic, and legislative updates. The only substantive action taken was a partial grant of relief regarding an appeal for L.H. following an executive session.

• Approved the agenda (6-0-0)
• Granted requested relief in part and denied in part for appeal of L.H. (3-2-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss a Texas Education Agency special investigation report. The board will also hear public comments and may enter closed session to deliberate personnel, legal, and other matters. No formal action is expected as the agenda states discussion only.

• Discussion of TEA Special Investigation Report (Item 4.1)
• Public comment via recorded messages (up to 60 messages, 60 seconds each)
• Executive session for deliberation of personnel, real estate, legal, and TEA-related matters (Item 5.1)

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to discuss a TEA Special Investigation Report. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded other than the approval of the agenda and the motion to adjourn.

• Approved the agenda (8-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0-0)

Special Board Meeting

At this special meeting, the AISD Board of Trustees will discuss the superintendent search and interim superintendent status, and may vote on amending the interim superintendent agreement. The meeting includes public testimony related to action items and a closed executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Discussion on superintendent search and interim superintendent (Item 4.1)
• Consider changes to the Interim Superintendent Agreement (Item 5.1)
• Executive session to deliberate superintendent transition, contract, and legal matters (Item 6.1)

The Board of Trustees met to discuss the superintendent search and feedback received. The board unanimously approved changes to the Interim Superintendent Agreement.

• Approved agenda (7-0-0)
• Approved changes to the Interim Superintendent Agreement (9-0-0)

Special Board Retreat

The Board of Trustees will meet for a special retreat to discuss scorecard monitoring, board communications, and district initiatives. The meeting includes an action item regarding the approval of a profile to guide the upcoming superintendent search.

• Approval of a Superintendent Profile
• Scorecard Monitoring, Board Communications, and District Initiatives discussion

The Board of Trustees approved the Superintendent Profile after passing an amendment to the document. The board also received administrative updates on district initiatives and scorecard monitoring.

• Approved agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved amendments to the Superintendent Profile (6-0-0)
• Approved Superintendent Profile (6-0-0)

Board Regular Voting Meeting

The board will discuss a demographic report detailing a 1,178-student enrollment decline to 73,420 in 2022/23, with projected further drops. They will also receive notice of an intruder detection audit that found at least one school failed, requiring corrective action within 45 days. A public hearing will be held on the superintendent profile for the ongoing search. No votes on these items are scheduled; they are for information and discussion.

• Demographic report: enrollment down 1,178 to 73,420; projected to decline to 70,523 in 5 years
• Intruder detection audit at 13 schools found at least one AISD campus failed; corrective action required
• Public hearing on superintendent profile for the superintendent search
• Update on superintendent transition and profile draft

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a series of business and finance items via a consent agenda. This included a water treatment services contract and directives to identify partners for repurposing two school sites. The board also held a public hearing regarding the superintendent profile.

• Approved contract for Water Treatment Services, 23RFP055 (8-0-0)
• Approved Monthly Financials Report for January 2023 (8-0-0)
• Approved contract amendment for Group Health Benefits Consulting Services, 20RFQ095 (8-0-0)
• Approved Educational Specifications Update (8-0-0)
• Directed Superintendent to identify development partner for repurposing Anita Ferrales Coy Site (8-0-0)
• Directed Superintendent to identify partner for repurposing Pease Elementary Site (8-0-0)
• Approved delegation of authority to negotiate easements, restrictive covenants and ancillary agreements (8-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0-0)

Special Board Meeting

The board will discuss the Superintendent Profile, which will guide the hiring of a new superintendent based on community input. No formal action will be taken at this meeting; a vote is scheduled for the March 25 special meeting. The board may also meet in closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Discuss Superintendent Profile (item 3.1) — no vote taken; vote set for March 25 special meeting
• Board may convene in closed session to discuss superintendent search, real estate, and legal matters

The Board of Trustees met to discuss the superintendent's profile and review community outreach results presented by GR Recruiting. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved the agenda (6-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0-0)

Board Information Session

The board hears presentations but takes no votes at this information session. Key updates include a long-range plan with 66 goals and 457 strategies, some requiring future bond funding and budget impacts. Trustees also receive scorecard monitoring on 3rd grade MAP reading and math performance for economically disadvantaged students. The multilingual education department reports on dual language program expansion and challenges.

• Long-range plan includes 66 prioritized goals and 457 strategies, with 242 operational strategies marked 'immediate'
• 3rd grade MAP reading and math mid-year data broken out by economically disadvantaged vs. non-ECD students
• Multilingual education update covers 57 elementary schools with dual language programs in Spanish, Vietnamese, and Mandarin
• Board reports on superintendent transition and legislative update
• Public comment allowed via recorded 60-second messages up to 60 minutes

The Board of Trustees held an information session to receive updates on special education, the Long-range Plan, and multilingual education. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made, as the session served as a preview for the March 23 voting meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0-0)

Board Special Session - Grievances

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special session to deliberate and decide on two grievance appeals: a Level Four DGBA appeal for J.W. and a Level Three FNG appeal for L.H. The board will meet in closed session to discuss the appeals, then reconvene in open session to announce their decisions.

• Consideration of Level Four DGBA appeal of J.W. in closed session
• Decision on Level Four DGBA appeal of J.W. in open session
• Consideration of Level Three FNG appeal of L.H. in closed session
• Decision on Level Three FNG appeal of L.H. in open session

The Board affirmed the Level Three administrative decision regarding a Level Four grievance appeal for J.W. Action on a Level Three grievance appeal for FNG was deferred to a future meeting.

• Affirmed administrative decision at Level Three for Level Four appeal of J.W. (5-0-0)
• Deferred action on Level Three FNG Appeal until March 23, 2023 (6-0-0)

Board Regular Voting Meeting

The Austin ISD Board will discuss an intruder detection audit that found at least one school failed standards, requiring corrective action within 45 days. They will also review mid-year progress on college, career, and military readiness goals for economically disadvantaged students. Other agenda items include recognition of CREST award winners and a superintendent transition update.

• Notice of Intruder Detection Audit: at least one school failed; corrective action required within 45 days.
• Scorecard Goal 5 mid-year review: CCMR readiness targets for economically disadvantaged students.
• Superintendent transition update (item 4.2).
• Recognition of CREST award winners from multiple elementary schools.
• Consent agenda approval (specific items not listed).

The Board approved a series of consent items including facility contracts and administrative appointments. Trustees also voted to terminate several professional employees under different contract types. A mid-year review of college, career, and military readiness goals was accepted.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 10.1-10.4, 11.1-11.2, 11.4-11.5, 12.1-12.3, 13.1, 14.1-14.2, and 15.1 (8-0-0)
• Approved contract amendment for Facilities Master Plan planning partner (8-0-1)
• Approved termination of professional employees during a term contract (7-0-0)
• Approved termination of professional employees during a probationary contract (7-0-0)
• Approved termination of professional employees during a term (7-0-0)
• Accepted College, Career, and Military Readiness Mid-Year Review report (8-0-0)
• Approved naming of track at Northeast Early College High School (via consent agenda)
• Approved appointment of Special Assistant to the Superintendent and Bond Executive Director (via consent agenda)

Board Public Hearing

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing required by Texas law to present and discuss the district's annual report, primarily the 2021-22 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). The TAPR includes student performance data, attendance rates, graduation rates, and demographics. No board action is taken on this item; it is for discussion only. The meeting also includes procedural opening items and adjournment.

• Public hearing on the 2021-22 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) with data on STAAR results, attendance, graduation rates, and postsecondary readiness

The Board conducted a public hearing regarding the 2021-2022 Annual Texas Academic Performance Report. No substantive decisions were made other than the approval of the agenda and the adjournment of the meeting.

• Approved agenda (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Board Retreat

This is a Board Retreat of the Austin ISD Board of Trustees where no formal action will be taken. The primary discussion item is the superintendent search, along with a closed session covering personnel, real property, and legal matters. The agenda includes procedural items such as call to order, pledge, and adjournment.

• Discussion on superintendent search (item 4.1)
• Closed session for personnel, real estate, and legal consultations (items 1.1, 3.1)
• Approval of the February 20, 2023 agenda (item 1.2)
• Pledge of Allegiance (item 2.1)

The Board of Trustees met with GR Recruiting to discuss planning and next steps for the superintendent search. No other substantive decisions were recorded during the retreat.

• Approved agenda (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Board Special Session - Grievances - Cancelled

This special session of the Austin ISD Board of Trustees was cancelled. The agenda originally included consideration of a Level Four DGBA (grievance) appeal in closed session and a possible public decision. No action was taken as the meeting did not occur.

• Meeting cancelled; no votes or decisions taken.

Board Information Session

This is a Board Information Session, so no votes or formal decisions will occur. The board will hear public comment (up to 60 speakers) and receive a presentation on legislative updates from the president. The board may also meet in closed session for personnel, real estate, security, and legal matters.

• General public comment (up to 60 speakers, 60 seconds each)
• Legislative update from board president
• Possible closed session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071-551.087

The Board held an information session to review special education growth and fiscal forecasts. Trustees accepted the Special Education MOY MAP Reading and Math report. The session included a preview of items for the February 23 voting meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (8-0-0)
• Accepted Special Education MOY MAP Reading and Math report (8-0)
• Decided February 20 bad weather day will remain a student and staff holiday
• Pulled amendment to School District Land Development Standards Agreement from agenda

Board Special Session - Grievances- Cancelled

This special meeting of the Austin ISD Board of Trustees, called for February 2, 2023, to consider a Level Four DGBA grievance appeal, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

• Meeting cancelled — no action taken on DGBA appeal of LS
• Agenda included closed session for personnel and legal matters
• Originally scheduled for 6:00 PM at Central Office, 4000 S. IH-35 Frontage Road

Board Regular Voting Meeting

This is a regular voting meeting with ceremonial items, recognitions, and a consent agenda. The board will consider approval of the Head Start Continuation Application for the 2023-2024 school year, a routine annual requirement to maintain federal funding for 204 eligible children. Other items include partner recognition of Indeed, a Superintendent Transition Update, and board appreciation.

• Recognition of Indeed for support of Austin ISD students
• Board Appreciation Month recognition
• Superintendent Transition Update discussion
• Approval of Head Start Continuation Application for 2023-2024 (consent agenda)

The Board approved a contract for an executive search firm to find a permanent superintendent. A consent agenda was passed including various facility contracts, personnel agreements, and a district calendar change. One item regarding 2022 Bond Program authorization was pulled from the agenda.

• Approved Executive Search Firm, 23RFP075 (8-0-1)
• Approved Head Start Annual Continuation Application (9-0-0)
• Authorized the Board's Ad Hoc Committee on Special Education (9-0-0)
• Approved GAATN Fiber Internet Equipment contract (9-0-0)
• Approved contracts for legal services regarding land use and condemnations (9-0-0)
• Approved naming of private road at Menchaca Elementary School (9-0-0)
• Approved emergency contract for Burnet MS (9-0-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 District Calendar Change (9-0-0)

Board Special Meeting and Board Retreat

The board will consider approving a contract for a student's residential school placement, though the agenda describes the item as for information only. The meeting also includes a board retreat for team building and discussion of district priorities such as budget, outreach, and visioning.

• Approval of an Agreement for Student Placement for Residential School (no dollar amount specified)
• Board retreat teambuilding and discussion of district priorities (budget, outreach, visioning, planning)
• Public testimony allowed on action items and certain reports
• Closed session authorized for personnel, real estate, security, and legal matters

The Board of Trustees approved an agreement for student placement for a residential school. The meeting also included a board retreat focused on district priorities, budget, and planning.

• Approved Agreement for Student Placement for Residential School (8-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0-0)

Board Information Session

This is a Board Information Session of Austin ISD; no formal action will be taken. Trustees will hear a presentation on the districtwide equity assessment conducted by the American Institutes for Research and receive a budget discussion and updates for the 2024 fiscal year. Other items include a legislative update and superintendent transition update.

• Equity Assessment presentation by the American Institutes for Research, including findings and recommendations
• Budget Discussion and Updates with multiyear fiscal forecast for 2024 fiscal year development
• Legislative Update
• Superintendent Transition Update
• General public comment period (up to 60 speakers)

The Board held an information session to review budget updates, equity assessments, and ESSER funds. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made other than the approval of the meeting agenda. The session served as a preview for items to be voted on during the January 26 Regular Voting Meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0-0)