During its June 4 meeting, the Board of Trustees agenda included:
- District Introduces ‘Leander ISD 2037’ Long-Range Planning Approach
- Internal Audits of Human Resources & Procurement Highlight Opportunities to Strengthen District Systems
- Trustees Approve K–5 Math Instructional Resource
- Hiring Announcements: Tarvin Elementary Principal, Chief Financial Officer, LISD Deputy Superintendent of Administrative Services
The Board will meet next for a regular meeting Thursday, June 18.
District Introduces ‘Leander ISD 2037’ Long-Range Planning Approach
Trustees received an update on the district’s broader future-focused planning work, including the introduction of Leander ISD 2037 and a partnership with Civic Solutions Group to support the next phase of long-range planning.
The approach builds on the Board’s Fall 2025 resolution on financial sustainability and long-range planning, which directed administration to examine issues connected to enrollment, facilities, academics, staffing, finance, programming, operational efficiency and community engagement.
District leaders shared that the ongoing Citizens’ Facility Advisory Committee (CFAC) process remains focused on known facility, infrastructure, technology and safety needs that support current student and staff experiences. While that work helps inform near-term bond planning, Leander ISD 2037 shifts the conversation toward the district’s broader 10-year outlook and how future decisions should fit together.
Civic Solutions Group will support the work through community engagement, data analysis, school profile reports for every campus and development of future planning scenarios. The process will also connect with the district’s next five-year Strategic Plan.
The Leander ISD 2037 roadmap includes several phases:
- Data gathering in Summer 2026
- Engagement and visioning in Fall 2026
- Framework development into early 2027
- Strategic development and scenario planning by Spring 2027
Engagement will be guided by four core principles: transparency, inclusivity, partnership and student-centered decision-making. Trustees also discussed the importance of using existing community feedback, clearly defining priorities and maintaining flexibility as the district navigates budget pressures, facility needs, enrollment shifts and potential bond and tax rate election decisions.
Internal Audits of Human Resources & Procurement Highlight Opportunities to Strengthen District Systems
Gibson Consulting Group presented findings from two internal audits focused on Human Resources and Procurement. The audits are part of the Board’s ongoing internal audit process to review district operations, identify efficiencies, strengthen internal controls and support continuous improvement.
District leaders shared that audit recommendations will be tracked through a public-facing process, with more detailed implementation plans and timelines developed as the district responds to each recommendation.
Human Resources
The Human Resources audit included 13 recommendations across organization and management, staffing, compensation and benefits and employee relations.
Key themes included:
- Strengthening HR systems and reducing reliance on manual processes, disconnected technology and hard-copy personnel records
- Clarifying roles, responsibilities and performance measures within the department
- Improving consistency in hiring, staffing, supplemental pay documentation, employee relations and evaluations
- Expanding benefits communication so employees better understand available programs and supports
The audit also noted areas of strength, including the district’s 97% substitute fill rate and onboarding processes that reliably prepare new employees for their first day.
Trustees discussed the importance of using the audit as an opportunity to improve systems, increase transparency and support the district’s ongoing focus on staff recruitment, retention, compensation and employee support.
Procurement
The Procurement audit found strong compliance with policies and regulations while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, training and purchasing workflows.
Key themes included:
- Developing performance measures for the Purchasing Department
- Updating purchasing resource guides and training materials
- Streamlining purchase order and vendor approval processes
- Restructuring the Pro Card program to improve accountability and tracking
Trustees and district leaders discussed how purchase order delays, vendor approval requirements and Pro Card practices have created challenges for campuses and departments. Administration shared that several improvements are already underway, including updated purchasing resources and workflow changes intended to reduce delays while maintaining compliance.
The audit also noted that the district’s receiving process showed strong performance and full compliance.
Trustees Approve K–5 Math Instructional Resource
🎬 CONSENT 6.A. Consider Approval of Instructional Material Tier 1 K-5 Math
Trustees approved Amplify Desmos Math Texas as the district’s new Tier 1 K–5 math instructional resource.
The approval follows the May 21 recommendation, which was informed by educator feedback, campus Professional Learning Community (PLC) input and community review opportunities conducted during the spring instructional materials adoption process.
Amplify Desmos Math Texas will be available for early implementation campuses beginning in the 2026–27 school year, with districtwide implementation planned for 2027–28. The district will develop a professional learning plan with Amplify Desmos Math Texas to support initial training and follow-up support for campuses choosing to implement the resource early.
For additional background on the recommendation and review process, see the May 21 edition of Board Briefs.
Previous Updates
- May 21, 2026: Instructional Materials Process Advances Toward Final K–5 Math Recommendation
- April 23, 2026: Trustees Approve New K–3 Phonics Resource for 2026–27
- April 2, 2026: Instructional Materials Update: Phonics Recommendation Advances, Math Review Continues
Hiring Announcements: Tarvin Elementary Principal, Chief Financial Officer, LISD Deputy Superintendent of Administrative Services
Leander ISD is pleased to welcome Rachel Baker as the new principal of Tarvin Elementary School, Daniel Villareal Sr. to the role of Chief Financial Officer and Kimberly Waltmon to the role of Deputy Superintendent of Administrative Services after the Board approved the recommendations at Thursday’s Board meeting.
