Author: Daniel Cernero

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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Bullying Prevention

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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Compensatory Education

The goal of the 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 district...

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Prekindergarten

Prekindergarten

Léelo en español aquí PreK 3 and PreK 4 Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is open. The...

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Parents as Teachers

Parents as Teachers is a free early education program provided by Leander ISD for families with children ages birth to 5 who are interested in learning the best ways to ready their child for school success. These services...

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RSS News

  • Board Briefs: Nov. 20, 2025 November 21, 2025
    During its Nov. 20 meeting, the Board of Trustees agenda included: * Spotlight on Learning: Deer Creek Elementary * Updates on Early Childhood, Transfers & Staffing Guidelines as Long-Range Planning Moves Forward * External Audit Affirms LISD’s Financial Accuracy * New Trustee Takes Oath of Office * Travis County Judge Recognizes LISD’s July Flood Response […]
  • Leander ISD Addresses Attorney General’s Lawsuit Over SB 10 Compliance November 21, 2025
    The Texas Attorney General filed suit this week against Leander ISD, Round Rock ISD and their respective Boards of Trustees, citing noncompliance with Senate Bill 10 (SB 10)—a law requiring public schools to display donated copies of the Ten Commandments in every classroom. Leander ISD has followed the law as written and has already implemented […]
  • Leander ISD Names Interim HR Leader As New Chief Human Resources Officer November 21, 2025
    Leander ISD is pleased to announce that Rachel Mackey has been selected as the district’s new chief human resources officer.

RSS Support

  • Site Change Requests October 29, 2025
  • 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, […]