LISD Students Attend PTA Rally Day at Texas Capitol
Leander ISD students took their voices to Austin for PTA Rally Day, joining parents, educators and fellow public education supporters.
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Tag: legislative priorities
Board Briefs: Feb. 13, 2025
During its Feb. 13 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Glenn HS
* Academic Calendar Approved for 2025–2026, Drafted for 2026–2027
* Dynamic Student Speaker Shines During Legislative Committee Update
* Leading Measures Show Growth in Math, Reading
* Budget Development for 2025–2026
* Long-Range Planning Framework Continues with Needs Identified
* Bond 2023: Project Funds Released For Cedar Park HS Modernization
* New Human Sexuality Curriculum Presented
Board Briefs: Dec. 12, 2024
During its Dec. 12 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: River Place Elementary
* Board Recognitions
* Strategic Plan goal: Impactful Family Engagement
* Engagement with Community Shapes Advocacy Priorities for 89th Legislative Session
* Naming Process for New Facility Complex: Special Education 18+ Transition Services & Science Materials Center
* Preparations Underway for 2025–26 Budget
* Superintendent Update Notes Progress on Raider Way Project
* New Location for Leander ISD Board Meetings Starting in January
Leander ISD Seeks Community Input for Upcoming Legislative Session
Decisions about funding, policies and the structure of the education system impact the day-to-day experiences and long-term outcomes for Leander ISD students and staff.
LISD is collecting community input to use to develop the district’s legislative platform, which will guide LISD’s engagement with state lawmakers in the upcoming session.
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Board Briefs: May 23, 2024
During its May 23 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Akin Elementary
* Board Recognitions
* Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council Helps Tackle Issues Facing LISD Students
* Board Members Discuss Policies Governing Trustees’ Access to District Facilities and Employees
* Bond Oversight Committee Recommendations Approved for Projects Related to Technology, Transportation
* Bond 2023: Project Funds Released for Science Materials Center & Special Education 18+ Transition Services buildings
* TASB Advocacy Resolutions Approved
Board Briefs: May 9, 2024
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
Board Briefs: Nov. 30, 2023
During its Nov. 30 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Laura Welch Bush ES
* Board Recognitions
* Approval of Resolution to Create Leander ISD Police Department
* Strategic Plan Formative Review: Impactful Family Engagement
* Legislative Committee Update
* Paying Respects to Former Trustee Don Hisle
Board Briefs: Oct. 26, 2023
During its Oct. 26 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Henry MS Honor Band
* Board Approves Bond Oversight Committee’s recommendation of Early Childhood Center
* Bond 2023: Project Funds Released For Campus Modernizations
* Demographic Report Continues to Show Growth, Rate Slower than Previous Years
* Legislative Committee Provides Special Session Update
* Community-Based Accountability System 2022–23 Report (Part 2)
Overview of Academic & Student Performance Data
* Global Languages & Cultures Department Showcases Vibrant Emergent Bilingual Services
LISD Superintendent Advocates for Public Schools
Leander ISD Superintendent Bruce Gearing, Ed.D., spoke at the Texas Capitol Thursday to give a voice of support for public schools in the midst of a special session of the 88th Texas Legislature.
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Board Briefs: Oct. 5, 2023
During its Oct. 5 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Early College HS
* Attendance Zoning Process Set to Begin for Elementary School #30
* Community-Based Accountability System 2022–23 Report
* Board Approves Updated Legislative Priorities for October Special Session
* Resolution Approved Supporting & Promoting Culture of Voting in LISD
* Vendor Selection Process for Bond 2023’s Artificial Turf Projects Moves Forward
