Superintendent outlines growth at Burnet, Dobie and Webb and timelines for possible 1882 partnership

Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura presented district data on turnaround progress at Burnet, Dobie and Webb, including year‑over‑year MAP gains that administration said indicate meaningful student growth while stressing the compressed accountability timeline that motivates considering an 1882 benefits partnership.

Segura described the district’s procurement and partner‑selection timeline, cited independent partner analysis (Steady State) showing cohort improvements and said administration could bring a recommendation for the board to vote on an 1882 contract as early as Jan. 29 to preserve TEA submission options (Jan. 30 priority deadline and a March 31 final window).

Trustee concerns and process: Trustees asked when BOY/MOY TAP data for TAP schools would be publicly available (administration: uploaded ahead of a Feb. 12 information session), whether a special preview meeting should be held for public Q&A prior to the Jan. 29 vote, and whether a January vote would leave room for resubmission if TEA requested more information (administration: earlier submission provides more flexibility to resubmit if TEA does not approve).

Administration said partners vary in model (some replace staff; others work additively), that the RFP was written to allow multiple partnership models, and that the district is seeking partners that can break the accountability chain while leveraging existing growth.

Next steps: Superintendent Segura said staff will notify campuses and the public in advance of any recommendation and will continue to provide updated middle‑of‑year data in subsequent information sessions. Trustees said they value transparency and suggested scheduling a preview meeting if timelines permit.