EDUCATION
The Round Rock ISD board of trustees approved a one-year contract extension and a one-time incentive payment for its superintendent, Hafedh Azaiez, on Sept. 20. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Round Rock ISD approves one-year contract extension, one-time $28,900 incentive payment for superintendent
The front of the Texas State Capitol on a sunny day in September.
Texas aims to tie community college funding to student outcomes, increase need-based financial aid
Place 7 Trustee Danielle Weston shared that she would vote against the tax rate's ratification ahead of the vote. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Round Rock ISD board of trustees ratifies tax rate of $1.0626 for 2022-23 budget year
The Round Rock ISD board of trustees Sept. 15 will consider ratifying a property tax rate of $1.0626 per $100 valuation. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Round Rock ISD board to vote on proposed FY 2022-23 tax rate of $1.0626
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An extensive guide to preschools in Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto
Courtesy Concordia High School
A 2022-23 guide to private schools in Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto
The Round Rock ISD board of trustees special election for Place 1 in November will be contested, candidacy filings show. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Round Rock ISD special election filings show board of trustees Place 1 race contested
Thirteen people have filed for candidacy in the Round Rock ISD board of trustees regular election, according to district filings. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Filings for Round Rock ISD November election show all races contested
Classes will take place directly at the child care centers with RRISD and United Way providing curriculum, teachers, aides and support. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Round Rock ISD to offer pre-K for select 3-year-olds through partnership with United Way
Motions to censure two RRISD trustees failed on Aug. 19, with two 3-3-1 votes, with Place 1 Trustee Kevin Johnson abstaining and the "no" votes represented by Place 4 Trustee Cory Vessa, Place 2 Trustee Mary Bone and Place 7 Trustee Danielle Weston. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Motions to censure Trustees Bone and Weston fail at Round Rock ISD board meeting
The Round Rock ISD board of trustees on Aug. 18 adopted a resolution giving district employees additional paid leave in the event that they test positive for COVID-19. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Round Rock ISD approves COVID-19 leave for district employees
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings show Round Rock ISD is at a prepandemic level of academic achievement. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Round Rock ISD earns 'B' in state accountability ratings
School boards provide local governance of their school districts and can only take action by a majority vote at public meetings. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
How local school boards function in Texas, how to get involved
Exterior of the Texas Education Agency building at sunset.
For the first time in three years, TEA releases A-F ratings for Texas schools
The bond would go toward expanding workforce training in high-demand fields, such as advanced manufacturing, including a $200 million advanced manufacturing and skilled trades center. (Courtesy Austin Community College)
Austin Community College board calls $770M bond for November election
An American flag and the Texas flag on a flagpole.
Texas ranks 45th in the nation for overall child well-being, new data shows
A male student looks forward in a classroom.
Record percentage of Texas teachers considering quitting, survey shows
Round Rock ISD is asking for feedback on its usage plan for $31.2 million in ESSER III grant funding. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Round Rock ISD seeking community input for federal funds usage
a welder
Career and technical education interest grows as Central Texas becomes industry hub