Author: Daniel Cernero

Inclement Weather Protocol

Overview Any time there is a concern for an inclement weather event, we use the following protocol to help drive the decision-making process to either delay the start of school or cancel school. The concern for student and staff...

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Attendance & Dropout Prevention

Regular and punctual attendance is the greatest single factor in school success. Texas Compulsory Attendance Law requires students to attend school regularly, unless otherwise exempted by law. It is the responsibility of...

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Student Freedom of Speech

Overview Occasionally, controversial political issues, elections, and/or religious and social issues bleed over into the classroom/campus, creating a distraction to the learning environment. PLEASE NOTE that this document is not...

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Grievances & Complaints

The Board encourages employees, parents, and community members to discuss their concerns and complaints through informal conferences with the appropriate teacher, principal or appropriate administrator. Concerns should be...

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Demographic Update

Overview The district receives an annual demographic report that predicts population shifts within LISD boundaries. This helps in planning for new facility construction and the balancing of staff and district resources. Archive...

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Advertising

Leander ISD advertising incorporates the district’s core values, mission and vision into a customizable, multifaceted partnership program for businesses in the greater Leander/Cedar Park community, and beyond. Check out...

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Branding

The Leander ISD brand is an illustration of who we are, what our promise is, what differentiates us from other districts, and helps the community visualize our commitment. Our Guiding Documents are used to...

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Instructional Minutes

Why doesn’t Leander ISD increase instructional minutes to shorten the academic calendar? Overview The 84th Texas Legislature passed House Bill (HB) 2610 to amend the Texas Education Code (TEC), §25.081, converting the...

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mLISD: Internet Filtering

Overview The Leander ISD Information Technology team manages a web filter in order to support learning enhanced by technology, to keep students safe and to comply with federal law. LISD filters web content on devices provided to...

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Gold Card for Senior Citizens

The Gold Card is free to Leander ISD residents who are 65 years of age or older. Membership benefits include the following: Free admission to Festival of Bands. Free admission to regular season Leander ISD athletic events held...

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RSS News

  • Vandegrift High School Named 2024-25 UIL Lone Star Cup Champion July 1, 2025
    Leander ISD is proud to announce that Vandegrift High School has been named the 2024-25 UIL Lone Star Cup Champion for Conference 6A.
  • Ticketing Information for 2025-26 Athletic Events June 30, 2025
    Leander ISD shares important information on purchasing tickets for 2025-26 athletic events.
  • Board Briefs: June 19, 2025 June 20, 2025
    During its June 19 meeting, the Board of Trustees agenda included: Superintendent Report During Superintendent Gearing’s report to the Board, he shared a powerful celebration of Leander ISD’s Graduate Profile—brought to life through the voices and journeys of our students. This video highlights the heart of our district: the students who walk the stage, and […]

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 […]