Welcome to 2023, #1LISD! This edition of The Compass will ease you into the spring semester with important information and opportunities for feedback, including
* a shout-out to LISD’s 46 TMEA All-State musicians;
* an Empowering Parents website with resources on substance abuse;
* upcoming Attendance Zoning information;
* and much, much more.
Follow along with #1LISD Board member Francesca Romans as she experiences Mr. Lutz’ Leadership class and Learning in Action at Four Points MS.
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During its Jan. 12 meeting, the Board approved a retention incentive payment for special education teachers, itinerant-related staff, and special education instructional assistants in order to address critical shortages and remain competitive in the market for retention of high-quality staff.
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During its Jan. 12 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Four Points MS
* Board Recognitions
* Retention incentives approved for Special Education staff
* Academic Calendar 2023–24 drafts discussed
* Budget assumptions approved for 2023–24 fiscal year
* Instructional Material Selection Process update
* Citizens’ Facility Advisory Committee update
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Leander Independent School District will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, February 9, 2023, during the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees
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In an effort to improve efficiencies to our ability to manage absences and substitutes, Leander ISD is moving to a new absence management System – Red Rover – on Tuesday, Jan. 17. District staff will receive invitations to create a Red Rover account Friday, Jan. 13
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The Vista Ridge High School Band represented Leander ISD during the 2023 Rose Parade Monday, Jan. 2 , in Pasadena, Calif., as the only marching band from Texas.
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The Vandegrift Vipers fought hard in the UIL 6A Division II championship game Saturday, Dec. 17, losing to DeSoto High School 42-17 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The game capped the most successful season in the school’s history after reaching the championship game for the first time.
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This edition of The Compass will wrap up the fall semester and whisk you into winter break with all the #1LISD information that you need.
* a send-off to the Vandegrift football team as they head to the state championship,
* the opportunity to give feedback on the 2023-24 academic calendar,
* information about the Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest
* and much, much more.
During the 87th Texas Legislature in 2021, Senate Bill 1888 established the Texas First Early High School Completion Program to allow public high school students who demonstrate early readiness for college to graduate early from high school.
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