Austin Independent School District (AISD)

Austin ISD board candidate exits runoff, citing election cost

Facing budget cuts and state intervention threat

Cynthia Soliz dropped out of the runoff for Austin ISD's District 9 board seat on Monday, conceding to Pamela Mathai. Soliz said she could not justify the cost of a runoff election, estimated at $240,000 to $350,000, while the district is cutting millions from its budget.

Updated 5 hours ago

Texas comptroller review of Austin ISD proceeds after district halts cooperation

Rule Changes

Suspended cooperation with comptroller review.

Austin ISD stopped cooperating with a Texas comptroller review of school spending on Nov. 6. Comptroller Don Huffines says the review of Austin and three other districts will continue, and a report will publish by Dec. 31 with or without the district.

Updated Yesterday

Austin ISD staff social security numbers exposed in data breach

Force in Play

Confirmed staff data breach tied to Frontline Education

Austin Independent School District told staff on October 26 that a vulnerability in a Frontline Education software product exposed names, Social Security numbers, work and personal email addresses, and home addresses. The district said the flaw was discovered on August 14, reported the incident to the Texas Department of Information Resources, and would provide credit monitoring and identity protection.

Updated Oct 29

Austin ISD receives 17 defibrillators to keep student-athletes safe

New Capabilities

School district receiving the donated AEDs

Austin ISD Athletics has $111,500 from Ascension Seton to spend on cardiac safety equipment. The money buys 17 automated external defibrillators and 18 Frio hydration units, movable insulated tanks that keep ice for days, for district athletic venues.

Updated Oct 25

Austin ISD to end monthly health savings account contributions for employees in 2027