Dear Austin ISD,

I have been so impressed by the creativity, resilience and flexibility I’ve witnessed in our remote classrooms over the past few weeks. As we celebrate a successful virtual launch of this new school year, we are also preparing for the next four weeks of school when we will begin to welcome students on campus in a phased-in approach.

Thanks to the collaborative effort among students, staff, families and our community, I am confident we are well-prepared for the next stage in our reopening process.

I invite you to review the latest version of our “Open for Learning” plan.

Some of the updates to highlight include:

• More detailed information regarding what to expect from on-campus instruction
• Health & safety protocols aligned with the most recent guidance from health authorities
• Transportation procedures
• Information on our early childhood plan
• After-school learning opportunities

Together we will build upon the foundation our community has created for a successful year.

Regards,

Stephanie S. Elizalde