Budget Cuts Are Coming to Austin ISD
And probably a tax increase too
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Austin ISD has struggled to address a backlog of special education evaluations, leaving many students without critical services. And, just as the district began rolling out a plan to make things better, the Texas Education Agency announced plans for state oversight.
A proposed Chapter 313 agreement between NXP and the Austin district may not even make it to a vote before the proposal's expiration date.
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.
One of the candidates is running unopposed and two incumbents are facing challengers. Whoever is elected will help choose the district’s next superintendent.