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No Place For Hate - Anti-Defamation League

09/22/2017

No Place For Hate Banners, from the Anti-Defamation League, were distributed to each of Leander ISD's campuses and the district's central office.

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Board Briefs - Schools celebrate success, district to review Superintendent evaluation

09/22/2017

Students, principals, teachers and parents packed the LEO Conference room to celebrate all Leander ISD schools receipt of the No Place for Hate distinction. Trustees discussed the superintendent’s evaluation instruction and approved class-size waivers in their meeting.

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Financial Leadership Application Now Open

09/19/2017

Leander ISD is now accepting applications for participation on the district’s Financial Leadership LISD committee. Financial Leadership LISD is an opportunity for community members to get an inside look at the financial aspects of the district.

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Fall Booster Club Training

09/15/2017

Fall booster club training is provided by LISD athletics, fine arts, finance and school and community relations to help prepare boosters for a successful 2017-2018 school year.

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LISD continues permit pursuit for Vandegrift road project

09/15/2017

Leander ISD continued to work through the permitting process for an access road at Vandegrift High School, meeting earlier this week with representatives of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services.

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09/13/2017

Leander ISD students and parents are encouraged to attend the district’s College Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 27 from 6-8 p.m. at Vista Ridge High School (200 S. Vista Ridge Blvd. in Cedar Park) to learn more about admissions, financial aid and scholarships to prepare for students' collegiate endeavors.

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LISD Reports 13-Percent Increase in National Merit Semifinalists

09/13/2017

Leander ISD Superintendent Dan Troxell, Ph.D., announced that 26 students were distinguished as Semifinalists in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program based on their outstanding performances on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

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2017 International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) Continued Success

Increased Number of LISD Students Earned IB Diploma, Passing Scores

09/12/2017

Leander ISD Superintendent Dan Troxell, Ph.D., announced that 88 percent of Leander High School’s Class of 2017 International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Candidates received their IB Diploma, a record high for the school.

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Leander ISD Board Members and Akin Elementary students cut the ribbon during the dedciation ceremony of Akin Elementary School.

Dedication of Akin Elementary School

09/10/2017

Leander ISD’s newest elementary school, located at 3261 Barley Road, in Leander, is named Monta Jane Akin Elementary. Monta Jane Akin was born in Houston on June 19, 1948. Upon her retirement in December 2015, she had served more than 40 years as an educator in LISD.

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Counseling Services Parent Program: Mood Disorders in Adolescents

09/09/2017

Leander ISD Counseling Services is partnering with Round Rock ISD to raise awareness about adolescent mood disorders through a parent program presented by the Johns Hopkins’ Adolescent Depression Awareness Program (ADAP).

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Board Briefs – Trustees discuss program evaluation, adjust October meeting date

09/08/2017

The Board of Trustees discussed opportunities for community input in evaluating new programs and changed the date for its October regular meeting during their Sept. 7 Board Workshop.

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2017 LISD Graduates Continue to Score above State and National Averages on ACT

09/08/2017

Leander ISD Superintendent Dan Troxell, Ph.D., announced that amid a 28-percent increase in the number of ACT exams given, the district’s composite scores on the ACT continue to be higher than state and national averages.

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Information about Site-Based Planning Committees

09/08/2017

Each campus within Leander ISD has a Site-Based Planning Committee (SBPC). These committees are composed of district employees, community members, business representatives and parents.

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LISD Celebrates Custodian Appreciation Week

09/05/2017

LISD is celebrating Custodian Appreciation Week, Sept. 4-8. Show your appreciation this week by printing out this Custodian Appreciation Week Thank You Card and giving it to a custodian on your campus.

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Information about Senate Bill 179 or "David's Law"

09/01/2017

To ensure all of our parents and community are informed, Leander ISD is sharing the following information about Senate Bill 179 or “David’s Law.”

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Save the Date: Monta Jane Akin Elementary School Dedication

08/31/2017

Leander ISD's newest school, Monta Jane Akin Elementary, will have a dedication ceremony Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, beginning at 11:30 a.m. The ceremony will take place in the Akin Elementary multipurpose room.

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Growing Number of Students Participate in AP Program

08/29/2017

Leander ISD Superintendent Dan Troxell, Ph.D., reported a 13-percent increase in the number of AP exams taken by LISD students and a 9-percent increase in students tested, outpacing the district’s 5-percent growth in high school student enrollment.

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Leander ISD Grass Fields Temporarily Closed

08/28/2017

Due to recent rains, all Leander ISD grass athletic fields are closed until further notice.

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Update: Leander ISD adjusts athletic event times

08/28/2017

Due to the weather, Leander ISD has adjusted the following athletic events:

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A photo of three students looking in the window of their school on the first day of school.

Share Your 1st-day Photos!

08/28/2017

On Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, Leander ISD will welcome students back for the 2017-18 school year! Students and staff are excited to begin another great year of learning.

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2017-18 Dress Code Updates

08/24/2017

During their August 17 regular meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the following updates to the 2017-18 Student Code of Conduct dress code:

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Correction to “Assigned Bus Routes” Insider

08/23/2017

We have been made aware that information in the "Assigned Bus Routes" Insider sent earlier this evening contained previous years’ data in some instances. This was a result of an error with Leander ISD's third-party vendor.

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1st-Day Packets Available Online 8/22

08/21/2017

Beginning Tuesday, August 22, parents can complete their child’s first-day packet forms through txConnect.

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Board Briefs - Trustees adopt budget, tax rate, and call for Nov. 7 bond election

08/21/2017

The Board of Trustees implemented strategies to fund the District's 42 schools in the immediate and future during their August 17 regular meeting. Read about the 2017-18 budget, Nov. 7 Bond election, and the changes in the Student Code of Conduct.

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LISD Campuses to Be Closed Monday, 8/21

08/19/2017

All Leander ISD campuses and facilities will be closed to the public Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, while staff attend the district's Convocation.

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Leander ISD Board calls for November 7 bond election

08/18/2017

The Leander ISD Board of Trustees unanimously called for a bond election during their regular meeting to fund four new schools, expand Vandegrift High School, improve school facilities across the district, build additional Career and Technical facilities at high schools and refresh outdated technology.

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Photo of the Leander ISD Board of Trustees: Board Approves 2017-18 Budget

Leander ISD Board adopts budget, tax rate

08/18/2017

With 1,200 new students expected to fill Leander ISD classrooms this school year, the Board of Trustees approved a 2017-18 budget that adds positions and increases salaries for all employees. Trustees approved a $326.3 million operating budget during their regular meeting Thursday night, funding for 39,154 students, growing 4 percent from the previous year. To pay for the new budget, Trustees voted to maintain the tax rate of $1.51 per $100 valuation.

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