A temporary schedule change for Austin ISD schools and offices goes into effect today. AISD says the change is an effort to cut energy usage this summer.
Starting today and running through July 27, AISD offices will be closed on Fridays. Employees will work 10-hour days Monday through Thursday. Office hours will be 7 a.m to 6 p.m.
Schools and offices will be completely closed the week of July 2.
Regular hours will begin again Monday, July 30. School starts August 27.
ERCOT is asking all consumers to cut back on electricity during peak hours – 3 to 7 p.m.