# Austin ISD Faces $181M Budget Hole, Proposes Staff Cuts

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Podcast: [Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463304)
Published: 2026-05-08T03:29:18+00:00
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Austin Independent School District faces a $181 million budget shortfall, proposing cuts to over 200 staff positions. Superintendent Matias Segura aims to reduce costs by $181 million, with $108 million already identified and $45 million potentially from selling properties. The cuts primarily affect elementary, middle, and high schools, with 85, 51, and 79 positions at risk, respectively. The district is avoiding drastic cuts from 2011, which eliminated 1200 jobs. The board will make final decisions at the June 18th meeting. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1416aaeb597726a0

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