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Superintendent: Austin ISD to resume operation of Mendez Middle School; enrollment and staffing plans outlined
Summary
Superintendent Segura announced Austin ISD will take back operational control of Mendez Middle School, named Leti Vega principal, reported current confirmed enrollment of 236 with a projected 432 for 2026–27, and described active outreach and transition supports for impacted families.
Austin — The Austin Independent School District on Thursday detailed its operational takeover and transition plan for Mendez Middle School, which had been run under a partnership arrangement. Superintendent Segura said Austin ISD is staffing the school and has named Leti Vega as principal.
Segura said the district currently has 236 confirmed enrollments for Mendez and projects 432 students for the 2026–27 school year, noting late registrations are common and the district expects to reach projections through targeted outreach. The presentation outlined summer bridge opportunities, volunteer sign-ups, and 120 documented community and receiving-campus events to help families transition.
Why it matters: The district framed the takeover as a turnaround opportunity to improve academic access, biliteracy and student belonging. Segura said the district would continue updates and asked trustees and community members to participate in CAC and PTA events and registration clinics.
What’s next: District staff said moves begin in June and that they will continue targeted phone-banking and registration support through July; trustees asked follow-up questions about hires and internal placements.
