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Weāre providing team coverage tonight on both issues with CBS Austin and Telemundo Austin. Follow Abigail Velez for the latest on the budget, while Iāll be following the turnaround plans. CBS Austin






Mind youā tonightās vote is critical because it will determine whether AISD can avoid a state takeover at 3 struggling middle schools and whether the district can move forward with a $47.3 million deficit budget that relies on deep cuts and restricted state funding. CBS Austin

CBS Austin Hereās what resources are being added to support each of the middle schools. CBS Austin






CBS Austin Hearings are over and regular meeting is underway. We can likely expect both votes to come pretty late. CBS Austin



CBS Austin #BREAKING: The turnaround plans for Burnet, Webb and Dobie middle schools have been approved by the Board of Trustees on consent. CBS Austin

NOW: Austin ISD has officially approved a new budget with a $47.3 million deficit, even after months of layoffs, cuts, and new state funding. Only $9M of the $36M from Texas was flexible. Teacher raises still TBD in August. CBS Austin


