District Advisory Committee Application Now Open for 2024–25
Leander ISD invites our community to support our students and teachers by volunteering on a district-wide or campus-based committee.
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Author: Daniel Cernero
Board Briefs: June 6, 2024
During its June 6 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Board Recognitions
* Celebration of Graduation through the Superintendent’s Report
* District Receives Property Value Estimates, Proposes Budget for 2024–25
* School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) Presents Annual Report
* Leading Measures
On the Street: Observing LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Chief of the Office of Educational Access DeWayne Street invited Leander ISD Chief of Schools Matthew Gutierrez, Ed.D., to speak about his journey in education and the meaning and history of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
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Board Briefs: May 23, 2024
During its May 23 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Akin Elementary
* Board Recognitions
* Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council Helps Tackle Issues Facing LISD Students
* Board Members Discuss Policies Governing Trustees’ Access to District Facilities and Employees
* Bond Oversight Committee Recommendations Approved for Projects Related to Technology, Transportation
* Bond 2023: Project Funds Released for Science Materials Center & Special Education 18+ Transition Services buildings
* TASB Advocacy Resolutions Approved
Lazers Return from Special Olympics Summer Games with Medals
The Leander Lazers racked up quite the medal count at Texas’ Special Olympics Summer Games earlier this month. The six athletes accounted for seven different Top 3 finishes in track and field events.
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Rouse Social Studies 3-peats, LISD Students Shine in Academics on State Stage
It’s a three-peat! 🏆🏆🏆 The Rouse High School Social Studies team led the way for #1LISD students competing at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Academics State Meet May 14–15, winning for the third-straight year
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On the Street: Celebrating Brown v. Board of Education’s 70th Anniversary
In recognition of the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision, Chief of the Office of Educational Access DeWayne Street invited Shawn Swisher, LISD’s general counsel in the Legal Services department, to commemorate the Brown v. Board of Education court case and reflect on the ripple it has had throughout the country.
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Help Our Schools By Verifying Your Students for 2024–25 School Year
It’s that time of year when families need to complete enrollment verification for returning students – specifically, students who attended a Leander ISD campus in the 2023–24 school year and plan to return for the 2024–25 school year. By verifying your student’s enrollment for the upcoming year, this helps our team hire enough high-quality staff.
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Good Luck at State: Tennis
Good luck to the student-athletes from Glenn High School – Alissyn Chan and Juhitha Kashidi – who will compete at the UIL State Tennis State Tournament May 16–17 in San Antonio.
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On the Street: Observing Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Chief of the Office of Educational Access DeWayne Street invited Leander High School Instructional Assistant and Job Coach Ramona Kar to speak about her journey and the significance of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
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