Austin Independent School District public meetings in 2024

Special Board Meeting - Certification of 2024 Runoff Election

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to canvass the returns from the December 14, 2024 general runoff election and declare the winning candidate for At-Large Position 8. This is a procedural step required by state law to finalize the election process.

• Approval of the Order Canvassing the Returns and Declaring the Results of the December 14, 2024 General Runoff Election for the Board of Trustees

The Board canvassed the results of the December 14, 2024, Joint General and Special Runoff Election. The Board officially declared Fernando de Urioste the winner of the Trustee At-Large Position 8 seat.

• Approved agenda (4-0-0)
• Waived examination of individual precinct returns (4-0-0)
• Canvassed runoff election results and declared Fernando de Urioste winner of Trustee At Large 8 (4-0-0)

Board Regular Voting Meeting

The board will receive notice of an Intruder Detection Audit in which at least 7 of 27 Austin schools failed standards, requiring corrective actions within 60 days. The board may discuss findings in executive session. Consent agenda includes renewal of the 1882 partnership agreement with Third Future at Mendez Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year. A budget update and committee reports are also on the agenda.

• Notice of Intruder Detection Audit: 7 schools failed, corrective action required within 60 days
• Renewal of 1882 agreement with Third Future at Mendez Middle School (one-year extension to 2025-2026)
• Budget update presentation from superintendent
• Committee reports: Austin Ed Fund, School Safety and Security, Advocacy Advisory
• Public testimony procedures for items scheduled for action

The Board of Trustees approved a wide range of consent items including instructional calendars, facility renovations, and interlocal agreements. The board also voted on specific personnel actions and a work-study partnership with the University of Texas at Austin.

• Approved 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 Instructional Calendars (9-0-0)
• Declared former Brooke Elementary School at 3100 East 4th Street as surplus (9-0-0)
• Approved renovations at Rodriguez Elementary School and MEP renovations at Patton Elementary School (9-0-0)
• Approved work-study agreement with University of Texas at Austin for AVID Program (7-0-2)
• Approved proposed termination of professional employees and suspension without pay (8-0-0)
• Approved sanctions against educators who abandoned contracts (8-0-0)
• Approved Tax Year 2024 Tax Levy (9-0-0)
• Approved renewal of 1882 Agreement with Third Future at Mendez (9-0-0)

Board Information Session

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will meet at its Central Office, 4000 S. IH-35 Frontage Road, on December 12, 2024, for an information session with no formal action except on student transfer appeals. Trustees will discuss a Texas Education Agency update regarding an alternative plan to a proposed special education conservatorship. The meeting also covers progress on a district goal to increase accelerated math enrollment for economically disadvantaged sixth graders to 39% by June 2029, alongside updates on the 2024–25 budget alignment plan and a districtwide equity assessment.

• Discussion of the Texas Education Agency's alternative plan to a proposed special education conservatorship
• Progress monitoring on Scorecard Goal 4: increasing economically disadvantaged 6th-grade enrollment in accelerated math to 39% by June 2029
• Update on the districtwide equity assessment contract awarded to WestEd
• Discussion of the 2024–25 Budget Alignment Plan
• General public comment period allowing up to 60 recorded messages

The Board of Trustees held an information session to review academic reports and preview upcoming agenda items. The board voted to accept a monitoring report on Middle School Algebra. No action was taken on student transfer appeals as they were resolved by administration.

• Accepted Middle School Algebra monitoring report (6-0-0)
• Determined no vote was needed for student transfer appeals as they were resolved by administration

Board Special Meeting - Grievance

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will deliberate and vote on the Level Three Grievance Appeal (GF Local) of Evans and Labron. The board may first meet in closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters, then reconvene in open session to announce a decision.

• Consideration and decision on Level Three GF Appeal of Evans and Labron

The Board of Trustees met in a special session to consider a Level Three GF Appeal. The board voted to uphold the previous administrative decision made at Level Two.

• Affirmed administrative decision at Level Two for Evans and Labron Level Three GF Appeal (6-0-0)

Board Regular Voting Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider calling a runoff election for At-Large Position 8 on December 14, 2024. The meeting also includes the administration of oaths for Positions 2, 3, and 5 and a budget alignment plan update.

• Runoff election for Trustee At-Large Position 8 on December 14, 2024
• Estimated cost for runoff election not to exceed $635,195.48
• Administration of Oath of Office for Positions 2, 3, and 5
• Budget Update - Budget Alignment Plan
• Approval of Legislative Priorities for the 89th Legislative Session

The Board approved a consent agenda covering election orders, budget calendars, and facility contracts. Trustees swore in three board members and voted to affirm the Superintendent's denial of a student transfer request.

• Approved Order for the Runoff Election for Trustee At-Large Position 8 on December 14, 2024 (8-0-0)
• Approved amendment to 2025-26 Budget Development Calendar (8-0-0)
• Approved amendment to contract for translation, interpretation, transcription and sign language services (8-0-0)
• Approved amendment to Job Order Contract for Secure Vestibules (8-0-0)
• Approved Districtwide Rapid Response Construction Services Contracts (8-0-0)
• Approved fee simple sale of 3.0 acres on Thomas Springs Road to Couch Holdings LLC (8-0-0)
• Approved Job Order Contractors for Strategic Pilot Program for Targeted MEP 2022 Bond Projects (8-0-0)
• Affirmed Superintendent's decision to deny student transfer relief for K.C. (6-0-0)

Special Board Meeting - Certification of 2024 Election

The board will vote to canvas the November 5, 2024 general election and tax ratification election results, declaring the winning candidates for trustee seats in Districts 2, 3, 5, and At-Large Position 8, as well as the outcome of the tax ratification measure. State law requires this certification to finalize the election.

• Approval of order canvassing returns and declaring results of the November 5, 2024 general election for trustee positions in Districts 2, 3, 5, and At-Large Position 8
• Canvassing of the tax ratification election results
• The board previously ordered the general election on May 16, 2024 and called the tax ratification election on August 15, 2024

The Board of Trustees canvassed the results of the November 5, 2024, General Election and Tax Ratification Election. The board declared the winners of three trustee seats and confirmed the passage of Proposition A.

• Approved waiving examination of individual precinct returns (2-0-0)
• Canvassed General Election results declaring LaRessa Quintana, Kevin Foster, and Lynn Boswell as winners (2-0-0)
• Canvassed Tax Ratification Election results declaring Proposition A passed (2-0-0)

Board Special Meeting - Grievance

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees holds a special meeting to consider and decide a Level Three FNG grievance appeal (A.P.). The board first deliberates in closed session on the appeal, then reconvenes in open session to announce its decision.

• Consideration and deliberation of Level Three FNG appeal A.P. in closed session
• Decision on the appeal of A.P. in open session

The Board of Trustees met in a special session to consider a Level Three FNG Appeal. The board voted to uphold the previous administrative decision regarding the appeal of A.P.

• Affirmed administrative decision at Level Two for appeal of A.P. (5-0-0)

Board Information Session

The Board of Trustees will hold an information session to discuss student achievement metrics and a special education strategic plan. No formal actions will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion of 2nd-grade numeracy goals to decrease students needing intervention from 37% to 29% by June 2029
• Review of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) implementation measurement tools
• Update on the Special Education Strategic Plan submitted to the Texas Education Agency (TEA)
• Economic Opportunity Office review of Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) goals

The Board of Trustees accepted two student achievement monitoring reports. The session also included a preview of agenda items for the November 21 regular voting meeting and a report on time spent on student outcomes.

• Accepted Scorecard Goal 2: Numeracy GPM 2.1 monitoring report (9-0-0)
• Accepted Constraint Progress Measure 5.1 Social and Emotional Learning monitoring report (8-0-0)

Board Special Meeting - Grievance

The Board of Trustees will meet to consider and deliberate a Level Three FNG appeal regarding A.P. The deliberation will occur in a closed executive session, followed by a decision in open session.

• Decision on Level Three FNG appeal for A.P.

The Board of Trustees met to consider a Level Three FNG Appeal regarding A.P. The board decided to hear the grievance on the merits at a later date.

• Motion to hear grievance of A.P. on the merits at a later date approved (5-0-0)

Board Public Hearing

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to review the district's 2024 School Financial Integrity Rating provided by the Texas Education Agency. No formal action will be taken during this meeting.

• Presentation of a "Superior" financial integrity rating with a score of 94 out of 100
• Review of AAA debt rating from Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA)
• Review of Aaa debt rating from Moody's Investors Service

The Board of Trustees held a public hearing meeting where no members of the public spoke. The primary action was a presentation by the Interim Chief Financial Officer regarding the district's 2024 School Financial Integrity Rating.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Board Regular Voting Meeting

The board will meet to discuss an intruder detection audit that found at least 7 schools failed access control standards, requiring corrective actions within 60 days. They will also receive a budget update and an update on the Mendez Middle School 1882 partnership with Third Future Schools. The meeting includes committee reports and the president's announcement of board continuing education credits. No formal action items are listed for a vote.

• Intruder Detection Audit: at least 7 AISD schools failed access control audit, corrective actions required within 60 days
• Update on Mendez Middle School's 1882 partnership with Third Future Schools (informational only)
• Budget update presentation (no specific details provided)
• President's announcement of 2024 Board Continuing Education Credits per state law
• Committee reports from Austin Ed Fund Board

The Board approved a resolution declaring the former Rosedale School campus at 2117 West 49th Street as surplus. Other actions included approving an interlocal agreement with the City of Austin for arts and literacy programs and affirming the denial of a student transfer request.

• Declared former Rosedale School campus at 2117 West 49th Street as surplus (7-0-1)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Austin for Cultural Arts and Literacy Saturday Academy and Summer Camp (8-0-0)
• Affirmed Superintendent's decision to deny student transfer request for A.R. (8-0-0)
• Approved election polling places, early voting locations, dates and times for Nov. 5, 2024 election (8-0-0)
• Approved August 2024 Monthly Financials and Budget Amendment Report (8-0-0)
• Approved laundry services contract 25RFP013 (8-0-0)
• Approved service agreement with Certification Associates for Worker Protection Monitoring (8-0-0)
• Approved LSG Quarterly and Yearly Evaluation (8-0-0)

AISD Public Facility Corporation Board Regular Voting Session

The Public Facility Corporation Board will vote on authorizing the District to negotiate and execute a term sheet for developing Anita Coy Apartments (East) at 4900 Gonzales Street. The project includes 339 units with affordability requirements and a preferred employer program for AISD employees. Other items include approval of previous meeting minutes and procedural actions.

• Authorization of Administrator to negotiate and execute term sheet for Anita Coy Apartments (East), a 339-unit development at 4900 Gonzales Street with affordability at 60% and 80% AMFI and market-rate units (consent agenda item 4.2)
• Approval of September 23, 2024 Public Facility Corporation voting meeting minutes (consent agenda item 4.1)
• Public testimony for consent agenda items related to planned actions

The Public Facility Corporation Board approved several authorizations for the Administrator to negotiate and execute documents regarding the Anita Coy Apartments (East and West). The board also approved the minutes from the September 23, 2024 meeting.

• Approved September 23, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Authorized Administrator to negotiate and execute term sheet for Anita Coy Apartments (East) (3-0-0)
• Authorized Administrator to negotiate and execute lease option agreement for Anita Coy Apartments (East) (3-0-0)
• Authorized Administrator to negotiate and execute term sheet for Anita Coy Apartments (West) (3-0-0)
• Authorized Administrator to negotiate and execute lease option agreement for Anita Coy Apartments (West) (3-0-0)

Board Information Session and Special Meeting

The Board of Trustees will hold an information session to review student achievement data, specifically focusing on chronic absenteeism and literacy proficiency. The meeting includes a special session for voting on Item 14.1, though the specific subject of that vote is not listed in the provided text.

• Discussion on Chronic Absenteeism: Goal to decrease rate from 26.33% (August 2024) to 17.58% by August 2029
• Discussion on Literacy GPM 1.1: Review of 2nd-grade students scoring in the recommended-for-intervention level
• Item 14.1: Scheduled for Board vote and consideration
• Discussion on TEA Order: MTSS Update

The Board of Trustees accepted monitoring reports on chronic absenteeism and literacy. They also approved nominations for the Travis Central Appraisal District. Several items regarding finances, contracts, and property were previewed for a future voting meeting.

• Accepted chronic absenteeism monitoring report (8-1-0)
• Accepted literacy GPM 1.1 monitoring report (8-0-0)
• Accepted Travis Central Appraisal District Nominations (8-0-0)

Board Regular Voting Meeting

The Austin ISD Board will hold a regular voting meeting with several information and discussion items. Key topics include a presentation of the Prop A efficiency audit required before the November 5, 2024 voter-approval tax rate election, notification of an Intruder Detection Audit finding at one or more schools, and a spring 2024 retooled scorecard end-of-year report. Public testimony will be taken on items scheduled for action.

• Presentation of Prop A efficiency audit results (Item 6.1) – board discussion of audit findings before Nov. 5 VATRE election
• Notice of Intruder Detection Audit (Item 4.2) – at least one AISD school failed audit; corrective actions required within 60 days
• Budget update (Item 4.3)
• Spring 2024 retooled scorecard end-of-year report (Item 7.1) – aligned with Lone Star Governance and Texas Education Agency requirements
• Superintendent's report including accolades and district updates (Item 4.1)

The Board approved a wide range of consent items including facility repairs and academic agreements. It also voted to postpone a partial tax exemption for historical landmark properties and denied two student transfer appeals.

• Approved consent agenda items 9.1-13.1 and 14.1-14.2 (7-0-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with City of Austin for Pre-K classroom startup costs (7-0-0)
• Approved roof repairs and replacement at Liberal Arts and Science Academy (7-0-0)
• Approved MOUs with UT Austin for College Advising Corps and Student Program (5-0-2)
• Postponed indefinitely partial tax exemption for historical landmark properties (5-1-1)
• Denied student transfer appeal for A.N. (6-0-0)
• Denied student transfer appeal for A.S. (6-0-0)
• Pulled proposed terminations 13.2 and 13.3 from the agenda

AISD Public Facility Corporation Board Regular Voting Session

The AISD Public Facility Corporation Board will hear a presentation from The NRP Group on plans to develop affordable housing for teachers and staff at the former Anita Ferrales Coy campus. The board will also consider approving minutes from its April and July 2024 meetings. No action is scheduled on the housing item; it is for information only.

• Presentation from The NRP Group on affordable teacher housing at the Anita Ferrales Coy site
• Approval of April 25, 2024 meeting minutes (consent)
• Approval of July 23, 2024 meeting minutes (consent)

The Board approved the meeting minutes from April 25, 2024, and July 23, 2024. Members also received a progress update regarding the repurposing of the Anita Ferrales Coy facility and campus.

• Approved agenda (3-0-0)
• Approved April 25, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved July 23, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0-0)

Board Special Meeting - Grievance and Training

The board will consider and deliberate a Level Three FNG (grievance) appeal for student N.T. in closed session, then vote on the decision in open session. They will also receive training on Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes with Region XIII. The meeting includes executive session for personnel, student discipline, and legal matters.

• Decision on Level Three FNG appeal for student N.T. (open session vote)
• Executive session to deliberate personnel, student discipline, and litigation matters
• Training on Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes with Region XIII
• Closed session consideration and deliberation of Level Three FNG appeal

The Board of Trustees voted to affirm the Level Two administrative decision regarding the appeal of N.T. Additionally, the Board and Superintendent completed mandatory training on evaluating and improving student outcomes.

• Affirmed administrative decision at Level Two for Level Three FNG Appeal of N.T. (7-0-0)

Board Information Session

The Board of Trustees will discuss 2025-2029 district scorecard targets and provide an update on the TEA special education order. The session also includes information regarding a college advising partnership with UT Austin.

• Discussion of District Scorecard Targets for 2025-2029
• Update on TEA Special Education Agreed Order and alternative plans
• Advise Texas College Advising Corps program involving $30,000.00 total contribution

The Board of Trustees affirmed the Superintendent's decisions to deny transfer requests for two students. One student transfer appeal was postponed. The session also included previews of agenda items for the September 26 voting meeting.

• Denied transfer relief for student B.G.L (6-0-0)
• Denied transfer relief for student A.L. (6-0-0)
• Postponed transfer appeal for student A.S.

Board Regular Voting Meeting

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular voting meeting at a new location (Performing Arts Center) due to a power outage. The board is scheduled to vote on a consent agenda item authorizing staff to request TEA waivers for remote homebound instruction for a small number of students with severe medical conditions. A budget update will also be presented for information.

• Meeting location moved to District's Performing Arts Center, 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd, due to power outage
• Consent agenda item 7.1: approval to submit remote homebound instruction waiver requests to TEA for 2024-2025
• Superintendent's report includes a budget update (information only)
• Public testimony allowed on consent agenda items and other action items

The Board unanimously approved a large consent agenda covering academic waivers, facility improvements, and financial policies. Separate votes approved agreements with the University of Texas and Austin Community College. The Board also affirmed the Superintendent's decision to deny three student transfer appeals.

• Approved consent agenda items 7.1-12.1 including facility repairs and debt policies (7-0-0)
• Approved UT Austin agreements for Literacy First and clinical experiences (6-0-1)
• Approved Austin Community College Grant for Adult Education (6-0-1)
• Approved UT Austin Interlocal Agreement for OnRamps Program (6-0-1)
• Approved Lone Star Governance Quarterly and Yearly Evaluation (7-0-0)
• Denied student transfer appeal for A.H. (6-0-0)
• Denied student transfer appeal for I.T.B. (6-0-0)
• Denied student transfer appeal for A.C. (6-0-0)

Board Special Meeting - Tax Rate and VATRE Election

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Monday, August 19, 2024, to consider and possibly adopt a property tax rate of $0.9505 per $100 assessed value, an 8.3% increase from last year. The board will also consider calling a tax ratification election (VATRE) for November 5, 2024. A public hearing and testimony period is scheduled before action.

• Adoption of tax rate of $0.9505 per $100 (M&O $0.8275, I&S $0.1230) for 2024-2025 budget
• 8.3% effective increase in total tax rate from previous year
• Consideration of order calling a VATRE election on November 5, 2024
• Required 60% trustee vote for tax rate exceeding voter approval rate
• Public testimony limited to 60 seconds, can be in-person or by phone

The Board approved a property tax rate increase to fund the 2024-2025 budget. Additionally, the Board ordered a tax ratification election to be held on November 5, 2024.

• Approved property tax rate of $0.9505 per $100 of assessed valuation (8-0-1)
• Approved tax ratification election for November 5, 2024 (8-1-0)

Board Special Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider an order to call a tax ratification election for November 5, 2024. Additionally, the Board may approve the suspension without pay of a professional employee pending termination and discuss guiding principles for budget transformation.

• Tax ratification election scheduled for November 5, 2024
• Proposed suspension without pay of a probationary contract employee pending termination
• Workshop on Guiding Principles for Budget Transformation

The Board approved the suspension without pay of a professional employee during a term contract. The Board also held a workshop regarding guiding principles for budget transformation.

• Approved suspension without pay of professional employee during a term contract (6-0-1)

Board Public Hearing

The board holds a public hearing to discuss and consider a resolution setting the 2024 tax rate and calling a voter-approval tax rate election. No other action items are listed; the meeting includes public testimony on the tax rate and related resolutions.

• Discussion and possible vote on resolution to set the 2024 tax rate (see attachments for tax rate worksheet and resolutions)
• Resolution to call a voter-approval tax rate election for 2024
• Resolution to designate a tax rate calculation officer for the 2024 tax year
• Public hearing required by law for the proposed tax rate

The Board of Trustees held a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2024 Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election. No formal votes were taken on the tax rate during this meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Board Information Session

The Board of Trustees is holding an information session to discuss district scorecard targets for 2025-2029 and industry-based certification goals. Members will also review updates regarding a Texas Education Agency (TEA) agreed order concerning special education. No formal actions will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion of Scorecard Goal 3: Industry Based Certification for 11th-12th grade students
• Review of District Scorecard Targets for 2025-2029
• Update on TEA SPED Agreed Order regarding special education oversight
• Discussion of Board Constraints under Lone Star Governance
• Preview of the August 22, 2024 Regular Board Agenda

The Board of Trustees voted to uphold the Superintendent's decisions to deny four separate student transfer requests. The board also accepted a monitoring report regarding industry-based certifications. Several other items were previewed for a future voting meeting.

• Accepted monitoring report for Scorecard Goal 3: CCMR GPM 3.3 Industry Based Certification (8-0-0)
• Denied transfer appeal for student Q.C. (7-0-0)
• Denied transfer appeal for student L.H. (7-0-0)
• Denied transfer appeal for student P.P. (7-0-0)
• Denied transfer appeal for student D.O.C. (7-0-0)

Board Special Meeting

This special meeting includes closed sessions for a Level Four DGBA appeal and eight student transfer appeals. In open session, the board will discuss the Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) and receive a long-term budget update. The board will also take action on the DGBA appeal and each transfer appeal. General public comment is open for up to 60 speakers.

• Discussion on Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) — could affect local school property tax rates
• Long-term budget planning update for fiscal year 2024-25
• Decision on Level Four DGBA appeal of T. King (closed session then action)
• Eight student transfer appeals: E.D.B., E.D., J.G., M.D.S., C.R., H.P., S.W., N.C. — considered in closed session with final decisions in open session
• General public comment session (up to 60 minutes) for community input on any topic

The Board of Trustees voted to affirm the Superintendent's denial of eight separate student transfer requests. Additionally, the Board approved a request to rescind the termination of T. King and allow for a resignation instead.

• Approved rescinding termination of T. King to allow for resignation (6-0-0)
• Denied student transfer appeal for E.D.B (7-0-0)
• Denied student transfer appeal for E.D. (7-0-0)
• Denied student transfer appeal for J.G. (7-0-0)
• Denied student transfer appeal for M.D.S. (7-0-0)
• Denied student transfer appeal for C.R. (7-0-0)
• Denied student transfer appeal for H.P. (7-0-0)
• Denied student transfer appeal for S.W. and N.C. (7-0-0)

AISD Public Facility Corporation Board Regular Voting Session

The board will hear two information-only presentations: an update on redeveloping the Anita Ferrales Coy campus into affordable housing for district staff, and a legal overview of the Public Facility Corporation's purpose and risks. Routine consent items include approving previous meeting minutes.

• Coy Project update: repurposing Anita Ferrales Coy facility for teacher/employee affordable housing (attachments include NRP Group spend memos, zoning change report, HUD income limits)
• Legal counsel presentation by Bracewell LLP on Public Facility Corporation benefits and risks
• Approval of April 25, 2024 Public Facility Corporation meeting minutes (consent)

The board approved the meeting agenda and received updates on the Coy project and a legal presentation. No vote was taken on the April 25, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0-0)
• Tabled vote on April 25, 2024, meeting minutes to the next meeting

Board Regular Voting Meeting

This is a regular voting meeting of the Austin ISD Board of Trustees. The board will hear an update on the Mendez Middle School partnership with Third Future Schools and receive a required public notice that at least one school failed an intruder detection audit. Other items include routine reports, committee updates, and public testimony.

• Mendez Middle School 1882 partnership update with Third Future Schools (item 4.2)
• Notice of Intruder Detection Audit finding failure at one or more Austin ISD schools (item 4.3)
• Superintendent's report on accolades, district events, and student achievement (item 4.1)
• Board committee reports including Austin Ed Fund and Intergovernmental Committee (item 3.1)

The Board approved the 2024-25 proposed budgets and a consultation agreement for employee compensation. Members also approved several property acquisitions for elementary school modernizations and a wide range of academic and administrative consent items.

• Adopted 2024-25 General Fund, Food Service, and Debt Service Budgets (6-0-0)
• Approved Consultation Agreement for Employee Compensation (6-0-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 Service Agreement for Family Resource Centers (5-0-1)
• Approved property acquisition resolutions for Andrews, Barrington, Houston, Oak Springs, Pecan Springs, and Wooldridge Elementary modernizations (6-0-0)
• Approved monitoring reports for 3rd Grade MAP Growth and Culture of Respect/Customer Service (6-0-0 and 5-0-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 Student Success Guide and Head Start Expansion (6-0-0)
• Approved naming of Eastside Early College High School Room B123 after Brian Johnson (6-0-0)
• Approved affiliation agreement with UT Austin for Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences students (5-0-1)

Board Public Hearing

The Board of Trustees is discussing the proposed 2024-25 budgets for the General Fund, Food Service, and Debt Service. This public hearing includes a presentation of expenditures and proposed tax rates. Formal action on the budget is scheduled for a future regular board meeting.

• General fund expenditures totaling $1,775,042,268
• Food service fund expenditures totaling $47,424,842
• Debt service fund expenditures totaling $241,254,481
• Proposed Maintenance & Operations tax rate of $0.8057 per $100 value
• Proposed Interest & Sinking Fund tax rate of $0.1230 per $100 value

The Board conducted a public hearing regarding the proposed 2024-25 General Fund, Food Service, and Debt Service Budgets. Chief Financial Officer Ed Ramos presented budget information to the Board. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Special Meeting (Scorecard & Budget)

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees holds a special meeting focused on the district's scorecard and budget. They will discuss scorecard goals and progress measures, as well as budget and tax rate (VATRE) options. Additionally, the board will consider and decide on six student transfer appeals in closed and open session. The meeting also includes an executive session for personnel, legal, and property matters.

• Decision on six student transfer appeals (A.M., B.Z., C.M., C.S., O.F., S.S.)
• Scorecard Goals, Constraints, and Progress Measures discussion
• Budget discussion
• VATRE (Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election) and tax discussion
• Executive session for personnel, legal, and property matters

The Board of Trustees affirmed the Superintendent's decisions to deny transfer requests for six students. The board also held discussions regarding scorecard goals and the district budget.

• Denied transfer appeal for A.M. (6-0-0)
• Denied transfer appeal for O.F. (6-0-0)
• Denied transfer appeal for S.S. (6-0-0)
• Denied transfer appeal for C.M. (6-0-0)
• Denied transfer appeal for B.Z. (6-0-0)
• Denied transfer appeal for C.S. (6-0-0)

Board Information Session

The Board of Trustees will review progress monitoring items regarding special education evaluations and discipline disparities. The session also includes a discussion on the new five-year district scorecard and its alignment with state requirements.

• Special Education evaluation status goals for 2025
• Discipline disparity reduction targets for African American and Special Education students
• Drafting of the 2025-2029 District Scorecard
• TEA Special Education Agreed Order update

The Board of Trustees accepted a monitoring report regarding Special Education evaluation status. Other agenda items, including discipline disparity, were tabled or presented as previews for a future voting meeting. Student transfer appeals did not take place.

• Accepted Scorecard Constraint 3.1 and 3.2 Special Education Evaluation Status monitoring report (8-0-0)
• Tabled Scorecard Constraints 2.1 and 2.2 Discipline Disparity
• Student transfer appeals did not take place

Board Special Meeting - Grievance and Retreat

The Board of Trustees will meet to deliberate and issue a decision regarding a Level Three FNG appeal for A.M. The meeting also includes a discussion on the Superintendent evaluation instrument with TASB.

• Decision on Level Three FNG appeal for A.M.
• Discussion of Superintendent Evaluation Instrument with TASB
• Executive session regarding Agreed Order with TEA and its implementation

The Board of Trustees met for a special session to address a grievance appeal and conduct a retreat. The Board voted to uphold a previous administrative decision regarding a Level Three FNG Appeal. The session also included work on the Superintendent evaluation instrument.

• Affirmed administrative decision at Level Two for Level Three FNG Appeal A.M. (6-0-0)

Board Special Meeting - Grievance

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider and decide on a Level Three grievance appeal under Policy FNG (Local) regarding case L.H. The board will deliberate in closed session and then announce its decision in open session. Additional closed sessions are scheduled for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Consideration and deliberation of Level Three FNG Appeal L.H. in closed session
• Decision on the appeal in open session
• Executive sessions for personnel, legal, and real estate matters

The Board of Trustees met to consider a Level Three FNG Appeal regarding L.H. The Board voted to uphold the previous administrative decision made at Level Two.

• Affirmed administrative decision at Level Two for Level Three FNG Appeal L.H. (5-0-0)

Board Regular Voting Meeting

The Austin ISD Board will discuss an intruder detection audit that found at least one school failed to meet all standards, requiring corrective actions within 60 days. The board will also receive a budget update and review scorecard progress on staff, student, and family satisfaction. A consent agenda of routine items will be considered for approval.

• Intruder Detection Audit: at least one Austin ISD school failed standards, corrective action required within 60 days
• Budget Update discussion (no specific figures provided in agenda)
• Scorecard review for Culture of Respect and Customer Service goals (Constraints 4.3 and 5)
• Consent agenda with multiple routine items (details not listed in agenda text)

The Board approved a resolution to conduct an efficiency audit and passed a consent agenda including various facility and food service contracts. The Board also voted to affirm the Superintendent's decision to deny six individual student transfer requests. A monitoring report on culture of respect and customer service was tabled.

• Approved Resolution to Conduct Efficiency Audit (9-0-0)
• Approved 24-25 Gaggle Renewal Contract (9-0-0)
• Approved Order of General Election for Trustee Districts 2, 3, 5, and At-Large Position 8 (9-0-0)
• Approved HVAC Maintenance and Repair Services contract 24RFP041 (9-0-0)
• Approved Milk & Yogurt Products and Beverages and Snacks Vending contracts (9-0-0)
• Approved Solar and Building Automation contract 24RFP053 (9-0-0)
• Tabled monitoring report for Culture of Respect and Customer Service (8-0-1)
• Denied relief for six student transfer appeals (A.B., C.M., G.G., H.H., J.G., and M.H.) (6-0-0 each)

Board Information Session

This is a board information session with no formal votes. The board will receive a presentation on the recommended 2024-25 general fund, food service, and debt service budgets, an update on the TEA special education agreed order, and a discussion on student achievement metrics and scorecard goals. Public comment will be taken for up to 60 minutes.

• Presentation of 2024-25 Recommended General Fund, Food Service, and Debt Service Budgets
• TEA SPED Agreed Order Update — discussion of conservatorship alternative
• Student Achievement Constraint #1: Well Rounded Options/Equity — progress monitoring on CTE and fine arts course completion rates
• Scorecard Discussion — review of district goals and constraints
• General public comment (up to 60 minutes)

Board Special Meeting - Grievance

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to deliberate and decide on two Level Three FNG (grievance) appeals involving individuals J.S. and D.C. The board will first meet in closed session to discuss the appeals, then reconvene in open session to announce decisions. No other business is scheduled.

• Consideration and deliberation of Level Three FNG appeal of J.S. in closed session
• Decision on the appeal of J.S. in open session
• Consideration and deliberation of Level Three FNG appeal of D.C. in closed session
• Decision on the appeal of D.C. in open session

The Board of Trustees met to consider Level Three FNG appeals. The Board voted to affirm the Level Two administrative decision regarding the appeal of J.S. A second scheduled appeal for D.C. did not take place.

• Approved agenda (6-0-0)
• Affirmed Level Two administrative decision for Level Three FNG Appeal J.S. (6-0-0)
• Level Three FNG appeal for D.C. did not take place

AISD Public Facility Corporation Board Regular Voting Session

The AISD Public Facility Corporation Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approving a $50,000 legal counsel contract with Bracewell, LLP, and approving minutes from the February 22, 2024 meeting. Public testimony on agenda items is scheduled before the vote.

• Approval of a $50,000 annual contract with Bracewell, LLP for Public Facility Corporation legal services, with four optional one-year renewals
• Approval of the February 22, 2024 Public Facility Corporation Regular Voting Meeting Minutes

The Board approved the appointment of Public Facility Corporation Board Counsel. The Board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 22, 2024, meeting.

• Approved Public Facility Corporation Board Counsel (3-0-0)
• Approved February 22, 2024, Regular Voting Meeting Minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0-0)

Board Regular Voting Meeting

The Board will vote on a consent agenda including the approval of $9,817,217.18 in instructional materials for Proclamation 2024. The meeting also includes a budget update and reports from the president, committees, and superintendent.

• Approval of Proclamation 2024 instructional materials adoption for science, CTE, tech applications, and economics (total $9,817,217.18 from IMA funds)
• Budget update presented by the superintendent (information item)
• Public testimony on consent agenda items and student achievement topics
• President’s report and committee reports (including Austin Ed Fund)

The Board unanimously approved a consent agenda covering instructional materials, health benefit contracts, and facility improvements. Separate votes were passed for nursing program agreements and an interlocal contract with the University of Texas. The board also approved its quarterly governance evaluation.

• Approved 2024 Instructional Materials Adoption Recommendations (9-0-0)
• Approved contracts for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pharmacy Health Benefit Products (9-0-0)
• Approved funding for portable villages at five elementary schools (9-0-0)
• Approved roofing improvements at Austin High School (9-0-0)
• Approved civil storm drainage and roof improvements at Murchison Middle School (9-0-0)
• Approved nursing program agreement with University of Texas (7-0-2)
• Approved interlocal cooperation contract with University of Texas (7-0-2)
• Approved LSG Quarterly Evaluation (8-0-0)

Board Retreat (Scorecard Goals and Constraints)

This is a Board Retreat of the Austin ISD Board of Trustees for discussion only; no formal action will be taken. The main agenda item is a discussion of the Board Scorecard Goals and Constraints, with an attached Advanced Math Policy and Practices Guide. The Board may also convene in closed session for personnel, real estate, legal, and other matters as permitted by law.

• Discussion of scorecard goals and constraints for the district
• Attachment: Advanced-Math-Policy-and-Practices-Guide-2023-v1.pdf (13,964 KB)
• Possible closed session on personnel, real estate, security, legal, and procurement matters

The Board of Trustees and Superintendent participated in activities and discussions regarding board scorecard goals and constraints led by coach Ashley Paz. No substantive policy decisions or votes were recorded other than the motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Board Retreat (Scorecard Goals and Constraints)

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees is holding a retreat to discuss the district's Scorecard Goals and Constraints. No formal action will be taken. The board will review a community engagement root cause analysis, a comprehensive student needs assessment from the Council of Great City Schools, and data on STAAR, NAEP, and other metrics. The board may also meet in closed session for personnel, real estate, and legal matters.

• Board-led Community Engagement Root Cause Analysis under Lone Star Governance
• Comprehensive Student Needs Assessment by Council of Great City Schools
• Discussion on Austin ISD data: STAAR, NAEP, family engagement, and staffing reviews
• Executive session for personnel, real estate, security, and legal consultations including TEA agreed order
• Possible closed-session discussion of a tax ratification election and procurement process

The Board of Trustees and Superintendent continued work on a new district Scorecard intended to reflect community values. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded during the open session.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Board Information Session

This is a Board Information Session, so no formal action will be taken. The board will hear an update on the Texas Education Agency's proposed special education conservatorship, a presentation of the 2024-25 preliminary budgets, and a review of instructional materials adoption recommendations with an estimated cost of $9,817,217.18. General public comment is also scheduled.

• TEA SPED Agreed Order Update – discussion on conservatorship
• Presentation of 2024-25 Preliminary General Fund, Food Service, and Debt Service Budgets
• Proclamation 2024 Instructional Materials Adoption Recommendations (estimated $9,817,217.18)
• General Public Comment – up to 60 recorded messages

The Board conducted an information session featuring reports on the TEA SPED Agreed Order and preliminary 2024-25 budgets. Members previewed agenda items for the April 25 voting meeting and held a budget and tax rate work session. No substantive policy or financial decisions were voted on during this session.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Board Public Hearing

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing on the 2022-23 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) as required by state law. The hearing includes public testimony and a presentation by staff, but no formal action is expected—the item is for discussion only.

• Public hearing on the district's 2022-23 annual report (TAPR) with up to 60 speakers allowed
• Presentation of 2022-23 TAPR data including STAAR results, attendance, and graduation rates
• Discussion item only; no recommendation for board action

The Board conducted a public hearing regarding the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). No members of the public called to provide comments. The meeting was procedural and no substantive votes were taken other than to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Board Regular Voting Meeting

The board will receive notice of an Intruder Detection Audit where at least one Austin ISD school failed to meet standards, requiring corrective action within 60 days. The board will also discuss student scorecard goals for dual credit, industry certifications, and AP/IB completion, as well as a budget update. Consent agenda items include a new TEA innovative course for multilingual newcomers.

• Intruder Detection Audit: at least one AISD school failed, corrective action required (Item 4.2)
• Scorecard progress monitoring for dual credit, industry certifications, and AP/IB (Item 7.1)
• Budget update (Item 4.3)
• TEA Innovative Course: Multilingual Acculturation Studies for Newcomers (Item 9.1)
• Community feedback on scorecard development (Item 5.1)

The Board approved several consent agenda items including funding for campus safety fencing, portable classrooms, and a school bus electrification plan. A monitoring report for student achievement and scorecard goals was also approved. A motion for a new innovative course for newcomers was postponed indefinitely.

• Approved monitoring report for Scorecard GPM 3.2, 3.3, and 3.4 (6-0-0)
• Approved School Year 2023-24 Missed School Day Waiver (6-0-0)
• Approved Low Attendance Day Waiver (6-0-0)
• Approved February 7, 2024, Board Special Meeting Minutes- Grievances (6-0-0)
• Approved Monthly Financials Report for January 2024 (6-0-0)
• Approved amendment for Campus Safety contracting for fencing, windows, and safety film (6-0-0)
• Approved increased funding for portables at Odom ES, Williams ES, Cook ES, and Oak Hill ES (6-0-0)
• Approved contract for School Bus Electrification Transition & Implementation Plan (6-0-0)

Board Special Meeting - Grievance

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to deliberate and decide on two Level Three appeals under Policy FNG (Local). The board will meet in closed session for deliberation, then reconvene in open session to announce decisions on the appeals of L.H. and R.S. and K.S.

• Closed session deliberation on Level Three FNG appeal of L.H.
• Open session decision on the appeal of L.H.
• Closed session deliberation on Level Three FNG appeal of R.S. and K.S.
• Open session decision on the appeal of R.S. and K.S.

The Board met to consider several Level Three FNG appeals. Appeals for L.H. did not take place. The Board voted to affirm the Level Two administrative decision regarding the appeal for R.S. and K.S.

• Affirmed Level Two administrative decision for Level Three FNG appeal of R.S. and K.S. (6-0-0)

Board Information Session

The Board of Trustees will hold an information session to review student achievement goals and the district's financial condition. No formal actions will be taken during this meeting. Discussions include budget considerations for the 2025 fiscal year and updates on a TEA agreed order regarding special education.

• Discussion of 2025 fiscal year budget and fund balance considerations
• Update on the TEA Special Education Agreed Order
• Review of Scorecard Goal 3 regarding CCMR and TSI criteria for graduates
• Information on the TEA Innovative Course: Multilingual Acculturation Studies for Newcomers
• Preview of the March 28, 2024 Regular Board Agenda

The Board of Trustees accepted a monitoring report regarding Scorecard Goal 3 and Texas Success Initiative criteria. The session primarily served as an information and preview meeting for the March 28 regular voting meeting.

• Accepted monitoring report for Scorecard Goal 3 CCMR and GPM 3.1 TSI Criteria (7-0-0)

Board Special Meeting - Grievance

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to deliberate and decide on a grievance case, TEA Docket No. 025-LH-11-2023, involving Austin ISD against Erica Hernandez. The board will first meet in closed session to hear arguments and deliberate, then reconvene in open session to announce a decision.

• Consideration of Independent Hearing Examiner's recommendations in TEA Docket No. 025-LH-11-2023 – Austin ISD v Erica Hernandez
• Closed session for oral arguments and deliberation on the grievance
• Open session decision on the case
• Executive session to discuss personnel, student information, and legal matters
• Adjournment of the special meeting

The Board of Trustees met in a special session to consider a Level Four DGBA Appeal regarding TEA Docket No. 025-LH-11-2023. The Board voted to adopt the findings of fact and conclusion of law provided by the independent Hearing Examiner.

• Adopted independent Hearing Examiner's findings of fact and conclusion of law for TEA Docket No. 025-LH-11-2023 and reinstated Ms. Hernandez to her former or equivalent position (5-0-0)

Board Regular Voting Meeting

The board will receive notice that an Intruder Detection Audit found at least one Austin ISD school failed access control standards, requiring corrective action within 60 days. Board members will also hear the FY2024-2027 Fiscal Forecast and an update on the districtwide Equity Assessment by WestEd. The meeting includes procedural items and public testimony.

• Notice of Intruder Detection Audit: at least one school failed, corrective action required within 60 days
• Presentation of FY2024 to FY2027 Fiscal Forecast (information only)
• Update on districtwide Equity Assessment by WestEd, including community meaning-making sessions
• President's report and committee reports (procedural)
• Public testimony related to items scheduled for action

The Board approved the issuance and sale of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds. Trustees also approved a series of consent agenda items covering financial contracts, grant acceptances, and facility upgrades.

• Authorized issuance, sale, and delivery of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds (8-0-0)
• Approved MOY 3rd Grade MAP Growth Math Reporting for Special Education (7-0-0)
• Approved contracts for Financial Advisor, Educational Staffing Services, and Restaurant Branded Carry-In Pizza (7-0-0)
• Approved Network UPS Upgrades E-Rate Project contract (7-0-0)
• Accepted grant funds for Bullet Resistant Shields, Criminal Justice, Juvenile Justice & Truancy Prevention, and Rifle Resistant Body Armor (7-0-0)
• Approved MEP upgrades at Anderson High School and security system design/installation for elementary schools (7-0-0)
• Authorized Superintendent to negotiate land purchase for 2022 Bond Program and approved sale of 0.12 acres at Davis Elementary School (7-0-0)
• Approved District of Innovation Plan (7-0-0)

AISD Public Facility Corporation Board Regular Voting Session

The Public Facility Corporation Board will vote on approving its November 2023 meeting minutes and discuss selecting legal counsel. Public testimony will be taken on agenda items. The meeting is largely procedural with one substantive discussion item.

• Approval of November 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion on selection of legal counsel

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from November 16, 2023. Members discussed the selection of legal counsel and agreed that Secretary Boswell will represent the Board in working with the administration to identify counsel.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0-0)
• Approved November 16, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Appointed Secretary Boswell as representative to administration to identify PFC Board Counsel

Board Information Session

This Board Information Session is for discussion only; no formal action will be taken. The board will receive updates on TEA's agreed order for special education, review mid-year MAP Growth reading results for 3rd-grade special education students, and preview upcoming contracts for financial advisory services related to bond issuance.

• Mid-year MAP Growth reading performance for 3rd-grade special education students (discussion only)
• Update on TEA's Agreed Order for special education oversight in Austin ISD
• Preview of contracts for Financial Advisor (24RFQ025) recommending Nickel Hayden Advisors and PFM Financial Advisors, estimated annual cost $350,000
• General public comment period of up to 60 minutes with recorded messages

The Board of Trustees accepted a monitoring report regarding 3rd Grade MAP Growth Reading performance for special education students. The session also included a preview of agenda items for the February 22 meeting and a report on time spent in executive session.

• Accepted MOY 3rd Grade MAP Growth Reading Reporting – Special Education (5-0-0)

Board Special Meeting - Grievances

The Board will meet in closed session to deliberate two appeals: a Level Three FNG appeal (N.F.) and a Level Four DGBA appeal (McDaniel), then reconvene in open session to take final action on each. The meeting is focused solely on these personnel and student disciplinary matters.

• Decision on the FNG appeal of N.F. (Level Three grievance)
• Decision on the DGBA appeal of McDaniel (Level Four grievance)

The Board of Trustees met to hear grievance appeals. They voted to uphold a previous administrative decision regarding a Level Four DGBA appeal. A scheduled Level Three FNG appeal did not take place.

• Affirmed administrative decision at Level Three for DGBA Appeal of McDaniel (6-0-0)

Board Regular Voting Meeting

The board will discuss mid-year (MOY) 3rd grade MAP Growth reading and math results and proposed scorecard goals for Goals 1 and 2 under a retooled scorecard. No action is taken; it is an information item. The consent agenda includes an affiliation agreement with Texas Tech University for speech language pathology student placements at no cost to the district. Public testimony is accepted for agenda items.

• Discussion of MOY 3rd grade MAP Growth reading and math reporting for retooled scorecard goals (Goal 1: 3rd grade reading STAAR Meets Grade Level from 49% to 60% by 2026; Goal 2: math from 51% to 60% by 2026)
• Approval of consent agenda including affiliation agreement with Texas Tech University for Speech Language Pathology student educational experience (no fiscal impact)
• Public testimony procedures and FERPA redaction policy
• Committee reports including Austin Ed Fund

The Board of Trustees appointed the AISD Superintendent and approved the associated contract and certification waiver. The board also approved a series of facility upgrades, a land acquisition authorization, and a 3rd grade MAP growth monitoring report.

• Appointed AISD Superintendent and approved contract (9-0-0)
• Approved request for Superintendent Certification waiver (9-0-0)
• Approved MOY 3rd Grade MAP Growth Reading and Math monitoring report (7-0-0)
• Approved Lone Star Governance Quarterly Evaluation (7-0-0)
• Authorized Superintendent to negotiate and execute purchase agreement for future elementary school land
• Approved HVAC, electrical, and plumbing upgrades at Bailey Middle School
• Approved HVAC, electrical, and site improvements at Blackshear Elementary School
• Approved affiliation agreement between Texas Tech University and AISD for speech language pathology students

Board Retreat

The Board of Trustees is meeting for a retreat to discuss community engagement training. The agenda states that no formal action will be taken during this meeting.

• Community Engagement Training discussion
• Executive session regarding superintendent search and hiring process
• Executive session regarding personnel, real property, or legal counsel

The Board of Trustees and Superintendent participated in community engagement training led by Lone Star Governance coach Ashley Paz. No substantive policy decisions were recorded during the open session.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Board Special Meeting - Grievances

The board will deliberate in closed session on a Level Four DGBA grievance appeal (M.T.), then vote on the decision in open session. This is the only substantive action item on the agenda.

• Deliberation on Level Four DGBA appeal M.T. (closed session)
• Decision on appeal of M.T. (open session)

The Board of Trustees considered a Level Four DGBA appeal for M.T. The Board voted to affirm the administrative decision made at Level Three.

• Affirmed administrative decision at Level Three for Level Four DGBA appeal of M.T. (4-2-0)

Board Information Session

This is a board information session; no formal votes will be taken. Trustees will receive updates on special education evaluation backlogs, the TEA agreed order on special education, and a $52 million budget deficit. They will also preview items for the upcoming regular board meeting, including an affiliation agreement with Texas Tech University.

• Budget reduction strategies to address a $52 million deficit
• Special education evaluation status (Constraint Progress Measures 3.1 & 3.2)
• Update on the TEA agreed order for special education conservatorship
• Approval of an affiliation agreement between Texas Tech University and Austin ISD for speech language pathology student placements
• General public comment (up to 60 recorded messages)

The Board of Trustees held an information session to review special education monitoring and budget reduction strategies. The board voted to accept a monitor report regarding special education evaluation status. Members also previewed agenda items for a future voting meeting.

• Accepted special education evaluation status monitor report (9-0-0)