Texas law now requires school districts to distribute information to parents and guardians about the safe storage of firearms. The information below will help you learn more about safe and responsible gun ownership.
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This fall, Leander ISD launched a series of “Empowering Parents” engagement opportunities. To keep the community informed, LISD provided an update on the new police department’s development.
Read MoreChief of the Office of Educational Access DeWayne Street invited Leander ISD’s new executive director of safety and security, Shā Rogers, to speak about her law enforcement background and what led her to be a police officer in public education.
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Leander ISD is pleased to announce that Lucretia “Shā” Rogers has been selected as the district’s Executive Director of Safety and Security after the Board approved the hiring at Thursday’s meeting. This position will transition to Chief of Police after the LISD Police Department has been approved by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
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During its March 7 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Student Athletic Trainers
* Board Recognitions
* Special Programs Update
* Bond 2023 Project Status: Special Education 18+ Transition Services & Science Materials joint buildings
* Bond 2023: Project Funds Released For LHS Masterplan’s Phase 1 Construction
* Leading Measures Data Tracks Key Focus Areas for District Improvement
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
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
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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During its Sept. 7 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Leaders in Technology
* Changes to State Accountability Framework
* LISD Council of PTAs’ State of the Council Report
* Good cause exception approved for House Bill 3 compliance
* School Naming process moves forward with approved charter
* Decorated Educational Leader Becomes Next #1LISD Chief of Schools
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
