In this week’s update, we’re sharing information on report cards and how progress is being measures, a survey for parents on remote learning, and what’s happening in our latest board meetings with budget, bell schedules and construction planning.
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Construction and capital improvement plans from the 2017 bond will continue after the Board approved the borrowing and the construction agreements for several remaining projects during their regular meeting.
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LISD’s Fine Arts Student of the Week Jake Jeker is an amazing actor! The eighth grader’s performance in Henry Middle School’s UIL play Antigone was so strong that he helped the entire cast up their game. Before school closures, Jake was directing the drama club play. His passion also fueled his fire to teach theatre games every week during enrichment.
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Canyon Ridge Middle School has a new leader at the helm. Vandegrift High School associate principal Wendy Sturdevant will take the reins as principal of CRMS. The Leander ISD Board of Trustees selected Sturdevant at Thursday night’s board meeting.
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In a workshop discussion focused on proposed compensation plan recommendations, Trustees considered and discussed the ramifications of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic. The board’s interest in the safety and wellbeing of both students and employees was clearly evident in the discussion. Chief Financial Officer, Elaine Cogburn and Chief Human Resources Officer, Karie Lynn McSpadden presented a coordinated package of personnel and budget options for the board to consider.
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Our LISD Super Kid Colton Alderman’s love of learning has launched this Westside Rocket into a new realm of imagination and exploration! Colton, fourth grade, takes his pursuit of excellence and colors it with creativity. With a desire to turn concepts into products, he builds amazingly creative projects. Puppets, animation, and complete Lego worlds: these activities require persistence and commitment to complete.
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During the show, district leadership talked about report cards and how learning will be measured and communicated. The school district is also looking at plans for graduation. Leander ISD Superintendent Bruce Gearing, Ed.D. also talked about how the district is moving forward in the direction of “business as usual.”
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We’re celebrating LISD’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Student of the Week Emily Burtner for her willingness to take her love for healthcare and explore a real-world lesson in a pandemic.
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Our Leander ISD Student-Athlete of the Week Hailey Arrington helped trailblaze as one of Glenn High School’s “O.G.” (original Grizzlies). Hailey is a senior captain on the Grizzly softball team. Hailey is also a member of the National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Academic All-District softball team.
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All school classrooms will remain closed for students through the end of the 2019-20 school year, Gov. Greg Abbott announced earlier today. In his press conference on the state’s response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, the Governor directed school districts to Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath for guidance on graduation and other operational decisions tied to the extended closure.
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