AUSTIN (KXAN) – Leaders of the Austin Independent School District will begin the process of reviewing and approving proposed staffing plans on Monday, designed to accommodate alternative working arrangements for employees at six pilot campuses.
A district statement said the plan includes teachers and principals from six campuses working in place of staff members who have requested special accommodations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I am proud of the campus teams and their collaborative efforts to be creative while meeting the needs of students,” said AISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde. “I hope we can find solutions to think flexibly to support staff while providing education for all students. “
Campuses include:
- Cunningham Elementary School
- Padrón Primary School
- Burnet College
- Covington Middle School
- Bowie High School
- Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders
The proposed plans were developed through teacher surveys, student enrollment, and teacher volunteer data. Campus advisory committees reviewed the plans, which were then voted on by each participating school.
The conditions under which all staff would come to campus include:
- An increase in student attendance on campus that requires additional in-person teachers to maintain safe classroom environments.
- Vaccines are available for educators.
- Austin-Travis County enters Phase 3 of the Austin Public Health Risk-Based Guidelines.
If approved, the pilot will take three weeks to collect data before considering options to expand the program. As in-person attendance increases, plans may be changed for each respective school.