Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion DeWayne Street invited Paulette Jones, the dean of instruction at Glenn High School, to speak about the focus on equitable access and students’ opportunities to take advanced classes and AP courses.
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During its Dec. 14 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Running Brushy MS
* Board Recognitions
* Review of Elementary School Zoning Recommendation
* Budget Outlook for 2024–25 Fiscal Year
* Progress on Bond 2023 Projects
* Hiring Announcements: Grandview Hills ES, Plain ES and Whitestone ES principals
LISD’s Global Languages & Cultures department hosted the 10th-annual Spanish Poetry Festival Dec. 2 at Reed Elementary, honoring poetry declamation, a traditional art form and an essential part of the culture and educational experience across Spanish-speaking countries.
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During its Nov. 30 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Laura Welch Bush ES
* Board Recognitions
* Approval of Resolution to Create Leander ISD Police Department
* Strategic Plan Formative Review: Impactful Family Engagement
* Legislative Committee Update
* Paying Respects to Former Trustee Don Hisle
Leander ISD has been named a College Board Advanced Placement® District of the Year for being the national leader among large-sized school districts – defined by those with 50,000 students or more – whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access.
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As a resource to the #1LISD community to learn more about Bond 2023 projects and track their progress, the district has created a new Bond & Construction Projects page.
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For Native American Heritage Month, Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion DeWayne Street invited Tracy Edwards, a special education teacher at Akin Elementary, to speak about her journey and the significance of the month.
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During its Nov. 9 meeting, the LISD Board agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Wiley MS
* Board Recognitions
* One-time retention payment approved for LISD staff
* LISD continues pursuit of in-house police department in response to Texas House Bill 3
* Formative Review: Empowered Student Learning
* Initial discussion in creating the 2024–25 academic calendar
* Updates from two teams providing student support: Counseling Services and School Psychologists
Leander ISD earned an “A – Superior Achievement” rating under Texas’ School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for the 2022–23 school year. The FIRST rating ensures Texas public schools are held accountable for the quality of their financial management practices, and receiving the highest rating available reflects the high standard LISD holds itself to.
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Four Leander ISD marching bands – Rouse, Cedar Park, Leander and Glenn high schools – crowded the Top 5 of UIL 5A Area H Marching Contest Saturday, Oct. 28, at DW Rutledge Stadium in Judson ISD.
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