Taking the first step toward a possible November 2022 bond proposal for facility upgrades, the Austin school board has approved a $1.9 million contract for a consultant to begin community engagement and planning with a promised focus on equity.
The board voted 8-1 Thursday to award the contract to the firm DLR Group and three sub-consultants: Adisa Communications, Vanir and Combs.
The bond proposal would be the first since voters approved a $1 billion bond package in 2017 to modernize schools under the district s 25-year Facility Master Plan.
It s also the first since the district s 2019
decision to close four
schools, including the Metz and Sims elementary campuses, which were consolidated under renovations at other schools funded by the 2017 bonds. Three of the four shuttered campuses were located in East Austin, historically home to underserved communities. The district’s chief equity officer said at the time that the closure plan perpetuated long-standi
Matias Segura, Acting Chief Operations Officer
Wednesday s letter can be read here:
Dear Anderson High School Community,
In response to the increased number of positive cases at Anderson High School, and after consultation with Austin Public Health and Dr. Mark Escott, effective Wednesday, April 14, all Junior Varsity (JV), freshman, and off-season athletic activities will be suspended at Anderson High School for two weeks. This includes all practice, play and games across JV, Freshman and off-season sports. These sports can resume practice and play beginning on Wednesday, April 28.
Also effective Wednesday, April 14, all in-season, Varsity players at Anderson High School will be required to provide documentation of a negative COVID-19 test (rapid or non-rapid, PCR) to participate in any athletic activities, including practice and play. Documentation needs to be provided to the head coach of each sport.
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