Election Day is a holiday for Austin ISD students
Class is not going to be in session in Austin ISD on Election Day. For the primary time, it is a scholar celebration.
The district administration board determined to provide students a day without work in September. They additionally made Tuesday a skilled growth day for the workers. Election day will probably be a scholar holiday {and professional} growth day subsequent 12 months as effectively.
Austin ISD officers stated the holiday is helpful for a number of causes. First, it helps handle faculty safety issues as a result of the 21 campuses that function polling stations will probably be open to the general public. Second, it offers eligible workers and students extra possibilities to vote within the November election.
“Also, because we’ve built enough instructional minutes into the calendar, the day won’t have to unfold,” stated Jason Stanford, AISD chief of communications and neighborhood engagement.
While Austin ISD’s purpose is to make voting extra accessible, Chris Marshall stated he is involved about dad and mom who cannot take the day without work work and want to search out baby care. He has two youngsters in Austin ISD faculties.
“I think it can be especially difficult and challenging for Austinites with children to get out to vote,” he stated.
Although dad and mom can convey youngsters with them to the polls, Marshall stated that will not be possible for all households. His youngsters are 6 and eight years outdated. He stated standing in a lengthy line with two babies might be tough.
“I can’t imagine your ability to vote depends on having children with you,” he stated.
Another Austin ISD dad or mum, Cuitláhuac Guerra-Mojarro, praised the district for making Election Day a celebration.
“I’m so completely happy that the Austin ISD workers has at the present time. I do know they won’t waste it,” he said.
Guerra-Mojarro said the professional development day is especially helpful for school employees who typically travel from campus to campus throughout the workday.
“They will profit and ensure their voices are heard,” he said.
Guerra-Mojarro said he thinks other districts and businesses should follow Austin ISD’s lead and make Election Day a holiday.
“Why do not extra folks have that chance to have a day without work?” he requested.
Guerra-Mojarro was a member of the bond steering committee that developed Austin ISD’s $2.4 billion bond package deal which is on the November poll. Five international locations on the AISD board of trustees are additionally accessible. Friday is the final day of early voting.
