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 […]

1.      Public Comment All 30 slots filled Norman Elementary stakeholders spoke in opposition to school consolidation Speakers spoke for and against changing school names Mendez MS stakeholder urged Superintendent to clarify whether the school was closing Cruz said that their intent is to keep the school open, but it’s up to TEA if the school […]