Author: Daniel Cernero

Orchestra

There’s no shortage of interest in starting an orchestra program in Leander ISD. The district’s award-winning fine arts programs are routinely among the best in the state and nation, and interest in orchestra is to be expected....

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Student Conduct on Buses

Rules for Student Conduct on LISD School Buses For your own safety and that of other riders: Stay seated in your assigned seat. Keep your whole body inside the bus. Do not throw anything from the bus. Get on and off ONLY at your...

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Benefit Life Event

Qualifying Life Event (QLE) Infographic Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) When do I have to notify HR of a life event? You must notify HR within 30 days of the date the life event occurs. There are no exceptions to this rule,...

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RoundUp

Does the school district use RoundUp? Attention to the use of RoundUp in public schools has increased due to a lawsuit settled in another state. The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is the authoritative body that approves...

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Anti-Bullying

As a district, we strive to make our schools safe and effective learning environments for all. Leander ISD has received the No Place for Hate distinction from the ADL Anti-Defamation League at all LISD schools, the central...

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Hazardous Routes

Hazardous Route Rating Matrix The Board-adopted Hazardous Routes Rating Matrix is used to rate students’ walking routes to school to determine if it meets the criteria for bus service for those students living within 2...

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Special Education Acronyms & Abbreviations

A AAC Augmentative and Alternative Communication ACT on Life Adult Centered Tool on Life ADA Americans with Disabilities Act ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder AEP Alternative Education Program AEIS Academic...

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Child Find

The purpose of Child Find is to locate, identify and evaluate children: Children birth through age 21 who require Special Education support Children transferring to our district with an existing Special Education plan Students...

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Title I, Part A

Provides supplemental resources to local educational agencies (LEAs) to help schools with high concentrations of students from low-income families provide high-quality education that will enable all children to meet the...

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State Compensatory Education

The goal of the State Compensatory Education (SCE) program is to reduce any disparity in performance on state assessments and in rates of high school completion between students at risk of dropping out of school and all other...

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  • Board Briefs: Nov. 21, 2024 November 22, 2024
    During its Nov. 21 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:  * Spotlight on Learning: Cypress Elementary * Newly Elected Board Member Takes Oath of Office * Trustees Reorganize Board Office Positions * Long-Range Planning Committee Update on Open Enrollment  * Bond 2023: Project Funds Released for Leander HS Masterplan’s Phase 1 Construction
  • LISD Dance Teams Earn Division 1 Ratings In Inaugural Fall Dance Assessment November 21, 2024
    All six #1LISD dance teams earned Division 1 ratings at the inaugural Texas Dance Educators Association Fall Dance Assessment.
  • LISD Board of Trustees Approves One-Time Appreciation Payment For Staff November 21, 2024
    Acknowledging the dedicated service of teachers and staff to the community’s students, at the Oct. 24 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees approved a one-time employee appreciation payment of $1,000 for eligible full-time employees and $500 for eligible part-time employees, set to be disbursed in December 2024.

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  • Careers: Plant Services October 27, 2023
    We are hiring! Visit the Careers site to apply now. Like you, we’re thinking of the future when we can come together as a community once again, and to do that, we’ll need you!  HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Looking for a career change? Want to make a difference in your community? Join our Plant Services department and […]
  • Running for the Leander ISD School Board FAQs October 2, 2023
    How many members are on the Leander ISD School Board and how long do they serve? The Board consists of seven members serving terms of four years, with elections held on the November uniform election date in even numbered years. The terms of half of the Board members, or as near to half as possible, […]
  • Election Reminder for Staff October 2, 2023
    As election season approaches, it is a good time to remind everyone that school district employees are prohibited from using district resources to advocate for or against a particular candidate, party, or measure. District resources include our mail/email systems, as well as campus/classroom/teacher websites and social media accounts. Employees are free to support any political […]