In the annual evaluation of Texas public schools financial management practices, Leander ISD again earned an “A – Superior Achievement” rating, the highest rating available.
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During its Oct. 10 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Naumann ES
* Community-Based Accountability System Annual Report: More than a Test
* Budget Process for 2025–26 Starts with Identifying Priorities
* Annual District & Campus Improvement Plans Approved
During its May 9 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Vandegrift HS
* Board Recognitions
* Board Approves 2.5% Midpoint Raise for All LISD Employees
* Review of TASB Advocacy Resolutions
* Hiring Announcement: Executive Director of Safety & Security
The Board approved a 2024–25 compensation plan with pay raises of 2.5 percent of midpoint for every staff member. This raise would be reflected in employees’ first 2024–25 paycheck.
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During its April 25 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Cox ES
* Board Recognitions
* Approved $2 Million Empowerment Fund Shows Belief in Staff
* 2024–25 Budget Comes Into Focus
* Board Reviews Employee Compensation Package
* Strategic Plan Formative Review: Safe & Innovative Learning Environments
* Hazardous Routes for 2024–25 Approved
* Hiring Announcements: Parkside ES
During its Jan. 18 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: LEO Center
* School Board Recognition Month
* Superintendent’s Report: Spirit Exchange Teachers
* Elementary School Zoning Update
* Options for 2024–25 Academic Calendar Come into Focus
* District Seeks Community Input as Part of Instructional Resources Adoption Process
* Child Nutrition Services Department Update
* Budget Assumptions Approved for 2024–25 Fiscal Year
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
The Leander ISD Financial Services Department has earned the Meritorious Budget Award from the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) for the eighth time, continuing the department’s excellent track record of fiscal transparency.
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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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During its Aug. 24 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: New Hope HS
* Board Recognitions
* Lowering the 2023 Property Tax Rate by More Than 16 Cents From Previous Year
* Discussion of House Bill 3 Safety & Security Requirements
* Approval of Architects and Construction Managers for Slate of 2023 Bond Projects
* Discussion of the Naming of Elementary School 30 & Other Facilities
* A Closer Look at How the Demographer Develops Enrollment Projects
* Approving a Waiver to Allow HR to Employ Teachers Working Toward Certification Requirements
* An Update on Professional Learning in LISD
