We hope you enjoyed a restful break and time spent with family! This issue of The Compass includes
* stand-out performances from high school marching bands;
* cross country runners excelling at the state meet;
* information on how to become a mentor and make a difference in #1LISD;
* and much, much more.
The Vandegrift High School Band & Vision Dance Company shined in front of a national audience Thursday during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
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During its Nov. 15 workshop, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees discussed the following topics:
*Latest demographer’s report
*Rising Costs, Shifting Student Population Impacting Long Range Plan
*Attendance rezoning process for middle schools and high schools
*Continued work of the Citizens’ Facility Advisory Committee
As we implement our five-year Strategic Plan and Community-Based Accountability Systems, the district will be conducting periodic “Pulse Surveys” of parents, teachers, and students. These Pulse Surveys will typically be short – five to 10 questions in length. An opt-out form is available.
Read MoreJoin LISD Board Member Anna Smith as she visits Cedar Park High School to experience Learning in Action in classrooms on campus.
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During its Nov. 10 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
*Spotlight on Learning: Cedar Park High School
*Board Recognition: Celebrating Instructional Coaches; School Psychologists; Maintenance workers; and TASCD T.E.A.C.H. Award recipient from Rutledge ES
*Strategic Plan Formative Review: Empowered Student Learning
*Counseling Services Update
*Annual Comprehensive Financial Report approved
*5 Board Places Decided
Voters passed both Proposition A, the Attendance Credit Election, and Proposition B, the Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election, according to unofficial Nov. 8 election results.
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Runners from Leander ISD’s high schools brought home a collection of medals from the UIL Cross Country State Meet Friday and Saturday at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock.
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Proposition B on the Nov. 8 ballot has generated a lot of conversation and interest in our community about its impact on school funding, employee compensation, class sizes, and the LISD tax rate. Below are answers to some of the questions we continue to hear most frequently about Proposition B.
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🍂 As we flip the calendar to November, we are so thankful for an amazing student body that exhibits the grit and tenacity it takes to be exceptional! This issue of The Compass includes * a special message from Supt. Gearing imploring the LISD community to make their voice heard and go vote ; * teachers from abroad through the Spirit Cultural Exchange Program, * sending off 2 high school marching bands and cross country runners from 5 high schools as they compete at the state level; and much, much more.
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