Announcements

Voters approve Prop A

ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓÆµ ISD celebrates the passage of Proposition A (En español)

Community support will bring $41 million to AISD educators and classrooms ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓÆµ voters have approved ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓÆµ ISD Proposition A, which will invest $41 million into the district to pay educators. Why it matters: The community’s support means the district…

Exploring cost reduction strategies within Technology and Talent Strategy

The Joint Community Budget Committee delved deep into the budgets of the Technology and Talent Strategy departments at its Oct. 8 and 15 meetings. The committee continues its work to explore potential cost reductions and revenue opportunities.  Here are…

Budget Committee takes next steps in budget reduction exploration (En español)

The Joint Community Budget Committee reconvened Tuesday to deep-dive into the Operations Department budget, — which includes maintenance, facilities, custodial and transportation — during its first round of budget reduction exploration. 

District and community continue work of evaluating budget reductions (En español)

The Ad-Hoc Joint Community Budget Committee continues its work to identify opportunities to reduce costs. As cost-saving opportunities are found, the administration will evaluate the potential budget reductions using the newly developed equity rubric. 

Audit shows ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓÆµ ISD invests more in students than peer districts (En español)

A new audit of ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓÆµ ISD finances shows the district spends more per student than the statewide average and our peer districts in Texas.

District leaders turn to community to close $78 million deficit (En español)

The newly formed ad-hoc budget committee met Tuesday to continue discussions on how to save money and generate revenue as the district grapples with a $78 million deficit.  Why it matters: The district is making every effort to leave no stone…

ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓÆµ ISD Trustees approve November tax rate election to increase school funding (En español)

The Board of Trustees Monday voted to put a tax rate election on the Nov. 5 ballot.  Why it matters: A tax rate election gives the community the option to vote for increased funding to pay for teacher and staff raises and additional support positions…

Community conversations provide feedback on possible tax rate election (En español)

ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓÆµ ISD families, staff and community members provided feedback this week on a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election ahead of a possible vote to put the issue on the November 2024 ballot. 

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'This will be a transparent process': District leaders unveil budget process, invite community feedback (En español)

The Board of Trustees met July 23 for an in-depth conversation on long-term budget planning and the possibility of a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election to invest in our teachers and staff. 

Trustees, District leadership continue discussion on possible tax election, budget planning (En español)

The Board of Trustees will meet for a special information session July 23 to discuss the possible Voter-approval Tax Ratification Election and long-range budget planning.

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Employee Compensation Agreement for 2024–25 (En español)

District Leadership and Education ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓÆµ have agreed on a Draft Employee Compensation Agreement for 2024–25 that would include market adjustments and a 25 cent per hour increase for classified employees. This reflects an investment of approximately $17.8M.

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 Budget deficit widens (En español)

The 2023-24 budget deficit has widened after new calculations from property values and average daily attendance came in lower than expected.