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Renee Dominguez/KUTThe 10-story highrise in Oak Hill was intended to be an office tower, but then the economy tanked and it was sold to the college. -
Renee Dominguez/KUTAustin ISD needs a new interim superintendent. This will be AISD's third leader in less than a year.Anthony Mays is leaving at the end of the semester. His replacement, and the eventual permanent superintendent, will be taking over while school districts continue to confront a teacher shortage and the effects of the pandemic.
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Royalties on oil and natural gas, along with lease payments on millions of acres of land, are helping the University of Texas, which is in second place, narrow the gap with Harvard. -
Five of the nine seats on the Austin ISD board of trustees were on the ballot this election. All the winners have worked in public education, and nearly all are former Austin ISD employees.
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The Austin ISD board of trustees hired Anthony Mays to be the interim superintendent in June following the departure of Stephanie Elizalde. He plans to begin his new role with Alief ISD in January.
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The measure will allow the board of trustees to issue a $770 million bond to expand programs and facilities at its 11 existing campuses and build two more campuses.
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Austin voters have approved the largest bond in the school district’s history. The Austin ISD board of trustees is also getting four new members after Tuesday's election.
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The board of trustees approved the new student holiday back in September. District officials said the move addresses school safety concerns and gives eligible students and staff a chance to vote.
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Lockhart ISD plans to build a new elementary school and expand its high school if voters approve the 2022 bond. The entire district is at 97% capacity from pre-K through 12th grade.
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Six of the eight propositions are part of the district's $367 million bond. If voters approve the package, PfISD will be able to renovate aging schools, buy new technology and create affordable housing for teachers.
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One of the candidates is running unopposed and two incumbents are facing challengers. Whoever is elected will help choose the district’s next superintendent.
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A Texas law that took effect in 2020 requires post-secondary institutions to report Title IX cases annually. That includes reports of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking.
