Austin ISD still looking for subs as some say process to apply takes too long

AUSTIN (KXAN) — During the peak of the omicron surge, hundreds of Austin Independent School District teachers were calling out daily.To fill the void the district called on substitute teachers, central office staff and even AISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde, but they needed more help.In January, the district was averaging about 500 substitute requests daily."We were averaging about 80 central office staff to fill in daily," said Eddie Villa, an AISD spokesperson.With COVID-19 cases de