Leander ISD invites our community to support our students and teachers by volunteering on a district-wide or campus-based committee.

To apply for one of the district advisory listed below, please complete the application by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23.

Committees

Note: To apply for Site-Based Planning Committee, please contact the school your child attends.


Community-Based Accountability System (CBAS)

The Community-Based Accountability System Committee (CBAS) empowers students, parents, educators and community members to build a learning community that honors and supports the overall Leander ISD Strategic Plan. It empowers Leander ISD to design our own internal system of assessment and accountability, to accompany the state system, built on the hopes and dreams shared by our community. It also allows us to innovate and customize system processes to meet the needs and interests of the district and campus communities.

CBAS Meeting Information:
In-person or Google Meet
Approximately four meetings per year
Plan to meet Tuesdays from 5–6:30 p.m.
(Time and mode of meeting may change dependent on committee feedback)

Community Curriculum Advisory Committee (CCAC)

The Community Curriculum Advisory Committee (CCAC) is a group of LISD parents, teachers, principals, students, business and community members who gather with the primary function to learn about and advise on the written, taught, and tested curriculum, related instructional resources, and potential new programs and courses.

CCAC Meeting Information:
In-person at the LEO Center | 300 S. West Drive, Leander, TX 78641
Six meetings per year
Plan to meet Mondays from 5:30–7:30 p.m.

District-wide Educational Improvement Council (DWEIC)

The District-wide Educational Improvement Council (DWEIC) is a committee of parents, business and community members, teachers, principals, and other district staff who serve as an advisory council for the Board in establishing and reviewing the District’s educational goals and objectives. DWEIC also reviews major district-wide classroom instructional programs and advises on district-wide staff development.

DWEIC Meeting Information:
In-person at the LEO Center | 300 S. West Drive, Leander, TX 78641
Seven meetings per year
Plan to meet Thursdays from 5:30-7 p.m.

  • Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024
  • Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024
  • Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024
  • Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025
  • Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025
  • Thursday, April 4, 2025
  • Thursday, May 1, 2025

School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)

The School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) is made up of school personnel, community members and parents, and the committee recommends a coordinated health program for elementary and middle school students. Leander ISD is committed to having a safe and healthy environment for students, families and staff. By addressing nutrition, physical activity, health education and substance abuse prevention in a variety of ways and to a variety of audiences, we hope to raise the awareness levels and the skills for all to live a healthy life.

SHAC Meeting Information:
In person at the LISD Support Services building | 1900 Cougar Country Dr, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Four meetings per year
Plan to meet Mondays from 5:30–7:30 p.m.

  • Monday, Oct. 28, 2024
  • Monday, Dec. 9, 2024
  • Monday, Feb. 10, 2025
  • Monday, April 7, 2025

Long-Range Planning Committee (LRPC)

The Long-Range Planning Committee (LRPC) consists of representatives from district departments, elementary and secondary school principals, students, parents and/or community members and LISD Trustees. The Long-Range Planning Committee (LRPC) will serve in an advisory role to guide the district and ensure alignment with the Leander ISD Strategic Plan by:

  • utilizing the 10-year plan as a framework
  • engaging in shared learning about components and programs involved in long-range planning, and
  • assisting with community education and reciprocal communication strategies regarding long-range planning.

LRPC Meeting Information:
In-person meeting at various campuses or district facilities based on current work of committee
Four to eight meetings per year
Plan to meet Tuesdays from 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Educational Access Ambassadors (EAA)

The Office of Educational Access (OEA) is seeking to establish an ambassador group for LISD parents/guardians during the 2024–2025 school year. This group will work with and represent OEA with respect to both internal and external stakeholders. The ambassadors will be champions of enhancing educational access for ALL students. OEA is seeking parent representatives from each feeder pattern who are willing to serve as Educational Access Ambassadors for the 2024–20205 school year.

EAA Meeting Information:
In-person at the LEO Center | 300 S. West Drive, Leander, TX 78641
Seven meetings per year
Plan to meet Wednesdays from 5:30–6:45 p.m.

  • Sept. 25, 2024
  • Oct. 30, 2024
  • Nov. 20, 2024
  • Jan. 29, 2025
  • Feb. 26, 2025
  • March 26, 2025
  • April 30, 2025

Please read this letter from Chief of the Office of Educational Access DeWayne for participation guidelines and information about the application process.