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Parents, teachers press Austin ISD over Dobie, Webb and Burnett turnaround plans as district prepares 30‑day posting
Summary
Dozens of public comments at the June 12 Austin ISD board meeting urged greater transparency and community participation in imminent turnaround plans for Dobie, Webb and Burnett middle schools. District staff said plans are posted and that the board will consider final approval June 26 after a 30‑day public comment period required by TEA.
Dozens of parents, teachers and community members called on the Austin Independent School District board June 12 to slow or alter turnaround planning for Dobie, Webb and Burnett middle schools, arguing the district rushed the process and excluded school communities.
Public commenters described hurried reassignment of staff, short timelines for community meetings, and concern about mass dismissals and charter or state takeover. Callers asked for labor protections, transparency about principals, counselors and teachers for reconstituted campuses, and stronger engagement with feeder elementary schools.
"We oppose the disruptive turnaround plans pushed by Austin ISD and TEA," said a parent whose Spanish comments were interpreted into English. Several callers said they had attended demonstrations outside TEA offices earlier in the week to demand…
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