Author: Daniel Cernero

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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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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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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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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RSS News

  • Akin ES Recognized as Model Professional Learning Community (PLC) at Work May 9, 2025
    Akin Elementary School was recently recognized by Solution Tree for its sustained success in raising student achievement. As a result, the school earned a Model Professional Learning Community (PLC) at Work certification.
  • Level Up: Celebrating Jimmy Disler’s 40+ Years of Service May 9, 2025
    40+ years is a long time to be anywhere. During his time at Leander ISD, Jimmy Disley wore many hats. From the purchasing agent to assistant director of finance to his final role as chief operating officer, Jimmy has been a staple in the LISD community. Superintendent Bruce Gearing, Ed.D., sat down with him back […]
  • Proven Leader Selected as Next Principal of Stiles MS May 9, 2025
    Leander ISD is thrilled to announce Tim Cornett as the next principal of Stiles Middle School. During Thursday night’s meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the recommendation.

RSS Support

  • 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 […]