Board Information Session: September 10, 2026

The Austin Independent School District (AISD) Board held an information session on September 10, 2026, focusing primarily on academic performance reports and financial updates. The board reviewed summative monitoring reports on third grade literacy and numeracy, highlighting progress toward district goals with increases in student proficiency percentages across various demographic groups. Presenters discussed curriculum implementation, instructional strategies, and targeted interventions to address achievement gaps. The board also previewed upcoming agenda items, including updates to bilingual and dual language program targets and monitoring of underperforming campuses. Financial discussions included a proposed tax and revenue anticipation note borrowing of approximately $140 million to address cash flow challenges, with details on interest costs and issuance to be finalized at the next meeting. Additional budget amendments were noted, including a $6 million increase in expenditures for the AISD Police Department to enhance coverage. The board took a motion and vote to accept the academic monitoring reports and discussed plans for ongoing progress monitoring and support for struggling campuses.