1.      Public Comment: All 30 slots were filled Many spoke in support of Special Education and Special Education teachers Speakers voiced concern about “drill and kill” style teaching, deficit thinking, and Kendall Pace’s comments. 2.      Consent Agenda & Considerations: Consent Agenda passed unanimously 8-0 Employee Compensation Plan will provide a 1.5% base salary increase to […]

1.      Public Comment All 30 slots filled Many spoke in support of the Chinese Language Program at Kealing MS Education Austin organized teachers and staff to speak on what respect means to them Themes ranged from a livable wage, culturally responsive practices, and valuing teacher input 2.      Consent Agenda & Considerations: Consent Agenda passed unanimously […]

1.      Public Comment All 30 slots filled Many speakers concerned with potential school closings at Norman ES and Mendez MS 2.      Consent Agenda & Considerations: Consent Agenda passed unanimously Consent Items pulled for a separate vote (architectural and engineering contracts), passed 7-0-1, Trustee Mathias abstained Items pulled from the dais for a separate vote Norman […]