AISD Superintendent, Stephanie Elizalde, deemed lone finalist for position with Dallas ISD

The current Austin ISD superintendent, Stephanie Elizalde, has been chosen as the lone finalist for Dallas ISD’s superintendent position after a unanimous vote from the Board of Trustees. Dallas ISD says there is a “21-day state-mandated waiting period” that must pass before Elizalde can officially start her role as Dallas ISD’s new Superintendent.

Before becoming AISD’s superintendent, Elizalde was the chief of school leadership for Dallas ISD. The current Dallas ISD superintendent, Michael Hinojosa, reported the closure of his 13-year tenure holding the position of superintendent back in January. DISD says he will still be working as the emeritus superintendent and help Elizalde with the transition into the role. AISD published the following statement from the Board of Trustees President, Geronimo Rodriguez, on their Twitter account regarding the news about Elizalde: "Thank you to Dr. Elizalde for her steadfast leadership through what has been an unprecedented and challenging two years. Her commitment to our AISD mission allowed our community to safely move through the pandemic and stay laser-focused on academic achievement." "She has been unwavering in her support of our students, faculty and staff as well as a mindful steward of our AISD resources. The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will meet soon to discuss a transition plan for our administrative leadership."