In response to the devastating flooding across Central Texas, the Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF), in partnership with Leander Independent School District (LISD), has launched the Leander ISD Flood Relief Fund to provide direct financial support to LISD families and staff members impacted by the storms.
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The Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF) hosted its 10th annual Student Teacher Recognition (STAR) Banquet on Wednesday, April 30. The annual banquet provides an opportunity for students to honor the teacher most influential in their academic careers.
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The Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF) hosted its annual State of the District event Thursday, Oct. 30, 2024, as more than 200 community members gathered to hear directly from #1LISD Superintendent Bruce Gearing, Ed.D., students, alumni, staff and parents as they showcased our district’s accomplishments and student contributions.
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Last year, LEEF awarded the Leander ISD Transportation department with a $5,000 grant to improve the current training program for new bus drivers. Bus Operator Scott Colvin used the grant money to purchase better tools for creating training videos and podcasts.
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The Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF) presented the Leander ISD Fine Arts Department with a $20,000 check at Monday night’s Festival of Bands.
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The Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF) loaded up a bus with staff, annual partners and board members Wednesday and headed to 13 campuses across #1LISD, delivering 16 grants totaling $7,818.
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On September 12, Assistance League of Austin (ALA) presented Leander Independent School District with a $15,000 check to help cover school lunch debt balances. Healthy meals support a strong educational experience, and ALA’s donation eases the financial burden of school lunch debt on families so that students can eat and learn each school day.
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During its Sept. 5 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Hisle Elementary
* Board Recognitions
* Empowered Learning Starts with Strong PLCs
* Math Initiative Moves the Needle at Elementary Level
* Substance Abuse Prevention Education & Student Support Update
* LISD’s Education Foundation – LEEF – Continues to Enrich the Student Experience
* Hiring Announcement: Leander MS Principal
Over the past month, A+ Federal Credit Union paid off $3,253.74 in unpaid Child Nutrition Services balances across seven Leander ISD campuses – a demonstration of the credit union’s commitment to fighting food insecurity, and their positive relationship with the district.
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The Leander Education Excellence Foundation (LEEF) funded the first Leander ISD Transportation grant at the beginning of this school year, providing $5,000 to the department for use in improving the current training program for new bus drivers.
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