Volunteer Reception Center Opens at Plain Elementary to Support Flood Recovery
Leander ISD continues to provide support in the coordinated response to flooding in the Sandy...
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Author: Crestina Hardie
Leander ISD Continues to Support Ongoing Flood Response and Recovery Effort
Please take a moment to read this important update about ongoing flood recovery efforts:
✔️ We’re opening our facilities to assist with ongoing emergency response.
✔️ A local campus will serve as a Recovery Center for families impacted by the Sandy Creek flooding.
✔️ We’ll also share ways you can lend a hand or spread the word.
Thank you for staying connected and continuing to care for those in need.
Board Briefs: June 19, 2025
During its June 19 meeting, the Board of Trustees agenda included:
*Board Adopts 2025–26 Budget
*Bond Oversight Committee Recommendations Approved for Variety of Projects
*Legislative Committee Highlights Key Takeaways from 89th Session
*Pine Becomes Principal of Geiger Compass Center
As the 89th Texas Legislative Session Winds Down, A Reflection on Public Education
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Deadline Approaching for Off-Campus PE Applications
Leander ISD students interested in participating in Off-Campus Physical Education (OCPE) for the...
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A lesson in history on a time focused on fostering mutual respect and collaboration.
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