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Board Briefs: Aug. 24, 2023

Aug 26, 2023 | Board Briefs

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

Board Briefs: Aug. 10, 2023

Aug 12, 2023 | Board Briefs

During its August 10 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Discussion of the 2023 Property Tax Rate
* Board Approves Student Capacity for Elementary School Design at 800 Students
* 2023-24 Student Code of Conduct Approved
* Bond Savings Allocated for Projectors Replacement Fund
* Superintendent Provides Update: Emergency Response to 1431 Fire, HB3 Compliance
* Leander ISD Welcomes New Principal at River Ridge Elementary

Board Briefs: June 15, 2023

Jun 16, 2023 | Board Briefs

During its June 15 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Board Adopts 2023–24 Budget
* Redesign of Reading Intervention to Raise Scores
* Review of School Naming Process
* Board Approves Instructional Materials for World Languages Courses
* Trustees Reorganize Board Office Positions

Board Briefs: May 11, 2023

May 12, 2023 | Board Briefs

During its May 11 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: River Ridge Elementary
* Board Reviews Employee Compensation Package
* District Receives Property Value Estimates, Recapture Projections for 2023
* District Recommends Scenario 2 of Middle School & High School Attendance Rezoning
* New Initiative Aimed at Boosting Math Performance
* 2023 Building Program Moves Forward Following Successful Bond
* Campus-Based Program Offerings Compared to School of Choice Options
* SHAC 2022–2023 Report
* Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE) Returns as Food Service Company Under New Contract
* LISD Welcomes New Principal at Wiley Middle School

Board Briefs: April 13, 2023

Apr 14, 2023 | Board Briefs

During its April 13 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Faubion ES
* Review of Bond Oversight Committee Process & Membership
* Amended 2023–24 Budget Assumptions & Parameters and Update on Budget Development Process
* Approved Instructional Materials for 4 Courses
* Approved 2023–24 Hazardous Routes Recommendations

Board Briefs: Jan. 26, 2023

Jan 27, 2023 | Board Briefs

During its Jan. 26 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Deer Creek ES
* School Board Recognition Month
* Approving 2023–24 academic calendar, draft of 2024–25
* Discussing recommendations from the Citizens’ Facility Advisory Committee (CFAC)
* Reviewing the Equitable Access goal as part of the Strategic Plan
* Adopting a resolution to use excess tax collection to pay down bond debt early

Board Briefs: Dec. 8, 2022

Dec 9, 2022 | Board Briefs

During its Dec. 8 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: River Place Elementary School
* Board Recognitions
* Lump-sum retention payment approved for LISD staff
* Attendance Zoning charter approved for middle schools and high schools
* Student panel describes experiences in Special Programs
* Strategic Plan Formative Review: Impactful Family Engagement
* Legislative Priorities Remain at Forefront as Texas Legislative Session Approaches
* Leander ISD Welcomes New Principal of LEO Center

Board Briefs: Nov. 10, 2022

Nov 11, 2022 | Board Briefs

During its Nov. 10 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
*Spotlight on Learning: Cedar Park High School
*Board Recognition: Celebrating Instructional Coaches; School Psychologists; Maintenance workers; and TASCD T.E.A.C.H. Award recipient from Rutledge ES
*Strategic Plan Formative Review: Empowered Student Learning
*Counseling Services Update
*Annual Comprehensive Financial Report approved
*5 Board Places Decided