Introducing $2M Empowerment Grant Fund
The Board approved a $2 million transfer into the Empowerment Grant Fund. This fund represents a belief in teachers and staff’s creativity, passion and dedication.
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Board Briefs: April 25, 2024
During its April 25 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Cox ES
* Board Recognitions
* Approved $2 Million Empowerment Fund Shows Belief in Staff
* 2024–25 Budget Comes Into Focus
* Board Reviews Employee Compensation Package
* Strategic Plan Formative Review: Safe & Innovative Learning Environments
* Hazardous Routes for 2024–25 Approved
* Hiring Announcements: Parkside ES
District Leadership Development Programs Celebrate 2023–24 Graduates
Congratulations to the participants of the Leander ISD Prospective Principal Program (P3) and Aspiring Administrator Academy (AAA) for completing these nine-month leadership programs. These development programs demonstrate the district’s commitment to create a pipeline and opportunities for growth for those already in LISD.
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Theatre Students Sparkle at the Heller Awards for Young Artists
Leander ISD’s theatre students walked the red carpet in style, picking up wins in six different categories of the Heller Awards for Young Artists April 17 at the Long Center.
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On the Street: Celebrate Diversity Month
Chief of the Office of Educational Access DeWayne Street invited Vandegrift High School Principal Charlie Little to speak about his journey and the significance of Celebrate Diversity Month.
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Austin Community College to Offer Free Tuition Starting with Class of 2024 Graduates
Austin Community College District recently approved a pilot program to offer FREE college tuition and general fees to all high school graduates and GED completers who live in the ACC service area – that means all students zoned to Leander ISD are eligible.
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Trio of Soccer Playoff Runs End in State Semis
Three Leander ISD teams reached the UIL Soccer State Tournament April 11–12 in Georgetown.
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Board Briefs: April 11, 2024
During its April 11 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Pleasant Hill ES
* Board Recognitions
* Strategic Plan Formative Review: Empowered Staff
* Hazardous Routes Discussion for 2024–25
* Instructional Materials for 2024–25 Approved
* Food Service Management Company Contract Renewed with Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE)
* Bond 2023: Project Funds Released For Cedar Park HS Modernization
Culinary Students Chop Up Competition at ProStart State Event
Leander ISD students from the district’s two high schools with culinary programs – Cedar Park and Glenn high schools – showcased their talent and skills at the ProStart state competition put on by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation March 8–10 in Waco.
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Total Solar Eclipse Blazes #1LISD with Excitement
LISD wants to express thanks and gratitude for the entire staff, students and community for making this event, not only a spectacular natural phenomenon but also a memorable and educational experience. The district’s efforts serves as an example of the innovative and engaging educational experiences that #1LISD continues to provide for its students.
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