Information for Candidates
Leander ISD school board positions are four-year terms and represent the entire school district. All Leander ISD residents who meet the eligibility requirements specified in Board Policy BBA (Legal) may run for any place in the Board of Trustee election.
The following three positions will be on the November 5, 2024 ballot:
- Place 3 – Currently held by Christine Mauer
- Place 4 – Currently held by Anna Smith
- Place 5 – Currently held by Sade Fashokun
Complete list of currently elected School Board Members with term dates
Filing Period
First Day to File:
Saturday, July 20, 2024, is the first day candidates may file an application for a place on the Nov. 5, 2024, ballot for the Board of Trustees Election however, since Leander ISD offices are not open on weekends, applications can be submitted starting Monday, July 22, 2024 at 9:00 A.M.
Deadline to File:
Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 at 5:00 P.M., is the deadline to file an application for a place on the Nov. 5, 2024 ballot for the Board of Trustees Election.
Deadline to File a Declaration of Write-in Candidacy: Friday, August 23, 2024, is the last day to file a Declaration of Write-in Candidacy. A declaration of write-in candidacy must satisfy the same requirements as an application for a place on the ballot.
Methods of Filing
- In-person: Applications may be submitted in person between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the LISD Administration Building located at 204 W. South St., on days the Admin Building is open. Note: Hours of operation vary during the summer months. Please call 512-570-0000 to verify summer hours.
- Email: Applications may be submitted by email to [email protected]
- Mail: Applications may be mailed to
Cindy Anderson
Leander ISD
P.O. Box 218
Leander, TX 78646-0218
Note: The Texas Secretary of State’s Office requires the filing authority to be in possession of the application before the deadline. Mailed applications postmarked before the deadline but not received by our office cannot be filed. - Fax: Applications can be faxed to 512-570-0048. We encourage candidates to email the elections coordinator at [email protected] to confirm the faxed application was received.
Forms to File
- Appointment Of A Campaign Treasurer By A Candidate (Form CTA)
Per the Texas Ethics Commission, all candidates must file Form CTA even if they do not intend to raise or spend any money for their campaign. Form CTA is required to be filed before a candidate files an application for a place on the ballot, raises or spends any money for their campaign, or announces their candidacy. More information about these guidelines and the form can be found on the Texas Ethics Commission Form CTA–Instruction Guide. - Application For A Place On The Ballot For A General Election For A City, School District Or Other Political Subdivision
- Although it is not required, many candidates also file a Code of Fair Campaign Practices (Form CFCP).
- Request for Confidentiality for Candidates
Pursuant to Section 552.1175 of the Texas Government Code, eligible individuals may request confidentiality from having certain information released in response to Public Information Requests. (See Step 2 on the Confidentiality Request Form for a list of eligible individuals). Eligible individuals must request this confidentiality in writing and provide documentation of their individual status with their written request. If approved, the individual’s home address, home telephone number, emergency contact information, date of birth, social security number, and whether the individual has family members must be restricted from public access. Eligible candidates who qualify for this confidentiality should file their request with the filing authority with whom they have submitted their candidate application. Eligible candidates are encouraged to use the Confidentiality Request Under Texas Government Code Form but are not required to do so. - Declaration of Write-in Candidacy
Important Application and Election Dates
- Monday, July 22, 2024: First day to file an application for a place on the November 5, 2024, ballot for the Leander ISD Board of Trustees Election
- Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 at 5 p.m.: Last day to file an application for a place on the November 5, 2024, ballot for the Leander ISD Board of Trustees Election
- Friday, August 23, 2024: Last day to file a Declaration of Write-in Candidacy application
- Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2024: Last Day to Register to Vote
- Monday, Oct. 21, 2024: First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
- Friday, Nov. 1, 2024: Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
- Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024: Election Day (voting from 7 a.m.–7 p.m.)
Candidate Forms & Resources
- Frequently Asked Questions about Running for the Leander ISD School Board
- 2024 Filing Schedule for Reports Due in Connection with Elections Held on Uniform Election Dates
- A Short Guide to the Prohibition Against Using School District Resources for Political Advertising
- Application For A Place On The Ballot For A General Election For A City, School District Or Other Political Subdivision
- Appointment of A Campaign Treasurer by A Candidate (Form CTA)
- Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer By a Candidate Instruction Guide
- Board Policy BBA (Legal), Board Members Eligibility/Qualifications
- Campaign Finance Guide for Candidates and Officeholders Who File with Local Filing Authorities
- Candidate/Officeholder Campaign Finance Report (Form C/OH)
- Candidate/Officeholder Instruction Guide
- Confidentiality Request Under Texas Government Code Form
- Declaration of Write-In Candidacy Form
- Fair Campaign Practices Act and Code of Fair Campaign Practices (Form CFCP)
- First Steps for Candidates Running for School Board Trustee: Texas Ethics Commission
- Political Advertising: What You Need to Know, Brochure
Additional Resources for Candidates
- Texas Secretary of State Running For a Local Office (City, School District, Other Districts)
- The Texas Secretary of State Candidate Information
- Texas Ethics Commission: Frequently Asked Questions
- The Texas Ethics Commission: Local Non-Judicial Candidate/Officeholder Forms and Instructions
- Texas Ethics Commission: First Steps for Candidates Running for School Board Trustee
- The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) offers a free online training course, Serving on a Board: An Insider’s Guide to Board Service for School Board Candidates , designed by experienced school board members especially for people considering running for the school board. This course explains what to expect when serving as a school board member.
Contact Information
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Cindy Anderson by email at [email protected] or by phone at 512-570-0016.
Leander Independent School District
Physical Address: 204 W. South Street, Leander, TX 78646
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 218, Leander, TX 78646-0218
Main Phone Number: 512.570.0000