Sadler Means YWLA

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As part of the 2022 Bond, Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy has broken ground on a full modernization of the existing campus at its current location. The new building will feature flexible learning spaces to support a variety of learning styles, will improve overall safety and is designed by and for the Sadler Means community. Project design began spring 2023 and the modernized campus is anticipated to open for the start of the spring 2027 semester. During construction, school activities will temporarily relocate, or "swing" in portable buildings located on the Sadler Means YWLA campus.

Follow the links to view the campus FAQs in English and Spanish.

Community Meeting Update

A community meeting to share updates on the design and upcoming construction of the modernization of Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy construction was held on Thursday, May 9 at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria.

  • The project team went over the project design changes, updates on interior and exterior design, swing space and construction logistics, and project next steps.
  • The district collected the community’s feedback on the school’s current project phase.

Some images of the school’s design that were shared during the meeting are pictured below. More detailed renderings can be located within the meeting presentation.

rendering of proposed main entrance from carpool
rendering of proposed view to courtyard
rendering of proposed main entry from north hampton

 

Meeting Item  English  Spanish
Recording  Meeting Recording 05/09/24 (ENG)  Meeting Recording 05/09/24 (ESP)
Presentation Materials 05/09/24 (ENG) Materials 05/09/24 (ESP)

Notes

 Notes 05/09/24 (ENG)  

For meeting materials from earlier community meetings, please visit the document archive. To view the recorded presentations from previous meetings, see links below:

De'Sean Roby- Principal

Patti Estep - Asst. Principal

Natasha Bedford - Asst. Principal

Rosalind Oliphant

Jessica Castillo

Kelsey Campbell

Steven Knapp

Josh Gahr

Michelle Gallas

Shaun Hopkins

Frank Carlson

Travis Hall

Teresa Schuette

Thavy Duong

Jeni Putalavage- Ross

Kelsey Hamman

Cherly Bradley

Karen Terry

Charryse Mitchell

Deanna Mercer

Erica Powell

Alexis Parish

Linda Rank

Joyce Dolan Goodman

Betty Johnson

Historically Underutilized Business Program (HUB)

Austin ISD's Historically Underutilized Business Program is committed to advancing equity in contracting, ensuring HUB firms can compete fairly and participate in construction-related, bond-funded projects. The HUB Program is a core business strategy for the district, formally adopted by the trustees in August 2016. A HUB is a business that is 51% owned, managed and controlled by a minority or woman — groups that are historically underrepresented in architecture, construction and other professional services. Austin ISD supports one of the most comprehensive public school HUB programs in the nation, providing tools for minority- and women-owned businesses to do business with the district.

Sustainability

Sustainability is a top priority for all projects implemented through the 2022 Bond. The standard for all full modernization projects will be to reach Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) certifications.