This week we welcomed #1LISD student musicians back from the TMEA Convention in San Antonio and are wishing our student athletes good luck as we send them off to wrestling, swimming and diving state championships. Catch up on the latest including
* the upcoming transfer window ,
* TEA accountability reports for 2021–22,
* the impact of substance abuse and fentanyl
Follow along as #1LISD Board member Paul Gauthier takes a closer look at the empowered staff at Jim Plain Elementary with Principal Erika Cruz.
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During its Feb. 9 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Plain ES
* Board Recognition: TMEA All-State Musicians
* Discussion of the Texas Academic Progress Report (TAPR)
* Superintendent Report: Winter Storm Update
* Approving continuation of employee pay for days closed during winter storm
* Listening to a presentation on Early Childhood Program
* Deliberation of items to consider for a possible May 2023 bond proposal
Although things in #1LISD slowed down for a couple of cold, icy days, the district is back in action. Catch up on the latest, including
* an update on the recent weather’s impact to the academic calendar;
* upcoming community forums on middle and high school attendance zones;
* a new Feedback & Applications resource page;
* and much, much more.
In Leander ISD, students in Grades 7–9 are taught Human Sexuality Curriculum through presentations by LifeGuard, an independent organization. Parents or legal guardians are required to opt-in their student to participate.
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At the Jan. 26 Board meeting, Trustees approved the 2023–24 academic calendar, closing out a monthslong process of community feedback and consideration of multiple options.
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Let your voice be heard in the annual employee engagement survey set to open Monday, Feb. 13. Done in partnership with the UT Institute of Organizational Excellence, this survey helps us grow and informs meaningful decisions related to employee satisfaction, retention and productivity, all while remaining committed to the Leander ISD’s goals and mission.
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As part of ongoing efforts to partner with the #1LISD community, district high schools will share a “Substance Abuse and Dangers of Fentanyl” presentation with students the week of Feb. 13.
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Interested in learning how you can earn a teaching certification? Members of the Leander ISD community are invited to take part in informational sessions.
*5:30–6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Stiles MS
*5:30–6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at Grandview Hills ES
Follow along as LISD Board member Christine Mauer takes a closer look at Universal Design Learning with Principal Matthew Calkins.
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