Texas / School Districts / AUSTIN ISD
The board voted 4–3 to authorize the superintendent to negotiate a sale of the former Brookside property (agenda item 11.6) after extended public comment and trustee debate about community engagement, historic neighborhood impacts and timing; a substitute motion to postpone failed 3–4.
Texas / School Districts / AUSTIN ISD
Superintendent presented a draft enrollment plan prioritizing family recruitment, retention and re-enrollment; the district reported 22 of 24 turnaround (TAP) submissions accepted by the Texas Education Agency and said two remain pending pending additional budget detail. Trustees pressed for clearer data, dual‑language placement metrics and minimum expectations for campus tours and enrollment events.
Texas / School Districts / AUSTIN ISD
The board approved agenda item 13.2—a contract for renovations at Brecker/Breckenwoods Elementary—after trustees questioned procurement and a public allegation that the superintendent had an ownership interest in the winning bidder. The superintendent denied ownership and described procurement and disclosure checks; trustees accepted the administration's procurement explanation and the motion passed in open session.
Texas / School Districts / AUSTIN ISD
After public opposition from East Austin residents, the board voted 4–3 to authorize the superintendent to negotiate and execute a contract to sell the former Brook (Brookside) site; trustees debated community engagement, timing and fiscal urgency before the vote.
Texas / School Districts / AUSTIN ISD
Trustees approved a $3.3 million renovation contract for Breckenwoods Elementary School amid public allegations linking the superintendent to Novium; the superintendent denied any ownership and described procurement safeguards and legal review.
Texas / School Districts / AUSTIN ISD
Superintendent Segura presented a draft, multi-part enrollment plan led by Victoria O'Neil and said TEA accepted 22 of 24 turnaround (TAP) submissions; trustees pressed for clearer data, minimum campus-tour expectations and public documentation of enrollment figures.
Texas / School Districts / AUSTIN ISD
Three LC Anderson alumni speakers told trustees AISD administration has breached agreements governing use of the historic Yellowjackets stadium and asked the board to place the matter on a future agenda to resolve access and legacy protections.
Texas / School Districts / AUSTIN ISD
Austin ISD on Saturday celebrated the grand opening of a modernized Wooten Elementary, rebuilt with 2022 bond funds. Student speakers, Superintendent Matias Segura, Trustee Foster and Mayor Pro Tem Chito Vela praised the facility and partners; staff and community were recognized during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Texas / School Districts / AUSTIN ISD
Administration reported progress toward a board target reducing disproportionate exclusionary discipline for economically disadvantaged students (current rate ~73%), presented root causes and next steps (MTSS expansion, alternatives to suspension, discipline conference), and trustees approved the monitoring report after extensive questioning about "shadow" discipline and granular data.
Texas / School Districts / AUSTIN ISD
CFO Katrina Montgomery reported an unaudited FY24‑25 deficit of approximately $74.1 million (an improvement from earlier projections) and outlined strategies — hiring freeze, spending controls, property monetization and staffing guideline changes — aimed at restoring fund balance to 20% by FY27‑28.