Information about the the 2026–27 student transfer process, including timelines, eligibility details and application guidance for both in-district and out-of-district families is now available on the Student Transfer webpage.
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To the #1LISD Community, At Wednesday’s special-called meeting, Leander ISD Board of Trustees...
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At the Dec. 17 special meeting, Trustees took decisive action on long-range planning, voting to consolidate Faubion Elementary beginning in the 2026–27 school year. The decision followed months of analysis connecting enrollment trends, staffing guidelines and the district’s ongoing budget deficit.
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Across Leander ISD, students and staff are making an impact in powerful ways. In this edition of The Compass, see how STEM learning extends beyond the classroom, how the #1LISD band community showed up for each other when it mattered most, celebrate a GRAMMY finalist music educator and meet a four-legged friend making a difference at an elementary campus.
Read MoreEarlier this week, the Board of Trustees named Chris Clark, Ed.D., as Acting Superintendent of Leander ISD during this period of transition. In the video message, Clark shares his perspective with the Leander ISD community, reinforces continuity and outlines his focus for the months ahead as the district continues its work on behalf of students, families and staff.
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The City of Leander and Leander ISD are proud to continue our annual tradition of honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through the MLK Student Essay and Video Contest.
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During its Dec. 11 meeting, the Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Board Names Chris Clark Acting Superintendent
* Spotlight on Learning: Four Points MS
* Enrollment Thresholds Approved, Projecting $2M in Savings; School Consolidation Vote Set for Dec. 17
* Budget Planning for 2026–27: From Outlook to Next Steps
* District Earns Top Marks in State Financial Accountability Review
* Board Meeting Changing to New Location Starting January 2026
The Leander ISD Board of Trustees has appointed Chris Clark, Ed.D., as acting superintendent during the Dec. 11 meeting. In the role, Clark will lead day-to-day operations and maintain stability across the district during a period of transition.
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Beginning in January 2026, Leander ISD Board of Trustees meetings will move from Cedar Park Middle School to the Lippe Instructional Materials Center.
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Superintendent Bruce Gearing, Ed.D., has announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2025-26 school year, concluding a distinguished career in public education and six years of service to Leander ISD.
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