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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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

Léelo en español aquí PreK 3 and PreK 4 Registration for the 2026-2027 school year starts online...

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RSS feed: News News

  • Board Briefs: Oct. 15, 2026 October 16, 2026
    During its Oct. 15 meeting, the Board of Trustees agenda included: * Spotlight on Learning: Wiley MS Students Put Mathematical Thinking Into Practice * Board Reviews Math Progress, Areas for Continued Growth * Global Languages Update Highlights Growth, Student Progress * Budget Pressures Grow as LISD Increases Employee Healthcare Investment
  • Online Auction for Surplus Items Ends Oct. 16, 2026 October 15, 2026
    Leander ISD will be auctioning off surplus equipment items, including exercise equipment (bikes, weight equipment, etc.).
  • Reading is About More Than a Test Score October 7, 2026
    Students can browse and check out books through their campus library using the Destiny Library Catalog or access eBooks and audiobooks through LISD’s Sora Digital Library.

RSS feed: Support 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, […]