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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During its Oct. 26 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Henry MS Honor Band
* Board Approves Bond Oversight Committee’s recommendation of Early Childhood Center
* Bond 2023: Project Funds Released For Campus Modernizations
* Demographic Report Continues to Show Growth, Rate Slower than Previous Years
* Legislative Committee Provides Special Session Update
* Community-Based Accountability System 2022–23 Report (Part 2)
Overview of Academic & Student Performance Data
* Global Languages & Cultures Department Showcases Vibrant Emergent Bilingual Services
Update: With the submission window closed, the school naming process now shifts to the work of the committee. List of submissions
Read MoreLeander ISD Superintendent Bruce Gearing, Ed.D., spoke at the Texas Capitol Thursday to give a voice of support for public schools in the midst of a special session of the 88th Texas Legislature.
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During its Oct. 5 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Early College HS
* Attendance Zoning Process Set to Begin for Elementary School #30
* Community-Based Accountability System 2022–23 Report
* Board Approves Updated Legislative Priorities for October Special Session
* Resolution Approved Supporting & Promoting Culture of Voting in LISD
* Vendor Selection Process for Bond 2023’s Artificial Turf Projects Moves Forward
In the inaugural podcast for the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – On the Street: A #1LISD Journey – DeWayne Street, the Chief of DEI, invited the recently hired principal for River Ridge Elementary, Dr. Sally Sosa, to speak about her journey and the significance of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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During its Sept. 21 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: SELF 18+ Transition Services
* Reviewing a recommendation by the Long-Range Planning Committee to build an early childhood center in the northern area of our district
* Authorizing LISD to join TEA A-F Accountability Lawsuit
* Receiving an update from Legislative Committee ahead of an anticipated special session
* Receiving the LEEF annual report
* Reviewing the Instructional Materials Selection Process for 2024–25
During its Sept. 7 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Leaders in Technology
* Changes to State Accountability Framework
* LISD Council of PTAs’ State of the Council Report
* Good cause exception approved for House Bill 3 compliance
* School Naming process moves forward with approved charter
* Decorated Educational Leader Becomes Next #1LISD Chief of Schools
Due to the extreme heatwave we are experiencing across Texas, the University Interscholastic League has again made recommendations regarding football game start times. The district has decided to delay kickoff by a half-hour. Games will start at 7:30 p.m.
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