Trustee Jim MacKay announced his resignation from the Board of Trustees. We have scheduled a school board meeting for Monday, Sept. 13, 2021 to accept his resignation and the Trustees will discuss the next steps to fill the vacancy. 

β€œWe are sorry to hear about Trustee MacKay’s resignation,” Board President Trish Bode said. β€œHe has been a valued member of our Board and I am sorry that he will not be continuing this journey with us, but we will respect his decision. We as a nation owe our servicemen and women, like Jim, a tremendous amount of gratitude and respect.”

Trustee MacKay started his service to the Leander ISD Board in November 2016. He won reelection to place 5 in November 2020. His term is set to expire in 2024.

MacKay has been involved with public education for nearly 30 years. He is a former Military Training Instructor in the United States Air Force Reserve and has been serving in a nearly full-time capacity since May 2014. Currently, MacKay has been working with a state task force regarding the COVID-19 response. 

During his time on the Leander ISD Board, the District passed a $454.4 million bond package to build four new schools. He has also served during the hiring and transition of a new superintendent, multiple consecutive years of decreasing property tax rates, and historic raises for Leander ISD teachers and staff.

Policy BBC (Legal) outlines the process for Trustee resignations.