Leander ISD

he Board of Trustees considered public feedback on a 2020–21 attendance zoning scenario, discussed employee compensation and benefits options and reviewed an overview of the district’s special education and special programs at its April 18 meeting.

As they continue to consider a final plan, Trustees asked for details on financial impact for school enrollments exceeding and below the building capacity. The administration presented feedback from over 400 community members through online forms and two community meetings on the most recent plan for the zoning change, scenario D.

The district's special education populations continue to grow, increasing by 2 percent in the last five years.

Teachers and staff could see more money in their paychecks and employer contributions towards their health care benefits next school year.

Leander ISD Superintendent Dan Troxell, Ph.D., announced Dr. Davina Stringer as the new principal of Winkley Elementary School on Thursday, April 18.

Trustees discussed a list of community priorities for new programs and possible magnet schools, including the addition of an orchestra program.

Trustees approved a community-led plan to name the Leander ISD Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF) the district’s sole foundation with a move to create academic booster clubs across the district.

The process for adjusting attendance zones for schools in the 2020-21 school year hit another milestone with the Board selecting Scenario D to be presented at two community meetings on April 8 and April 10.

The Board of Trustees submitted a 2020–21 attendance zoning scenario for discussion at upcoming public hearings, approved the LISD Education Foundation Plan of Action and considered updates regarding budget and new program development at its April 4 meeting.

LISD middle and high school students nabbed multiple honors at the Regional Science Fair in College Station.

We are excited to welcome our newest students in preparation for the 2019-20 school year!

Stiles Spartans engage with digital truck as part of online library

The Board of Trustees considered middle school zoning scenarios, the authorization of LISD’s next bond sale and the latest construction around the district at its March 7 meeting.

The Board will see an additional 2020–21 attendance zone scenario during its April 4 meeting after discussing Scenario B, which focused on keeping student groups together from middle to high school and relieving crowded schools.

Trustees approved the district’s issuance of school construction bonds, the second new money sale for use on projects approved as part of the 2017 Bond.

Eight middle Schools send finalists to compete for the title of District Geography Bee Champion

Leander ISD set the tone and led the way for students across Texas during PTA Rally Day at the Texas Capitol

An incredible 11 Leander ISD Destination Imagination teams won the right to advance to the DI state tournament in Corpus Christi on March 22 and 23.

Leander ISD participate in national Digital Learning Day (#DLDay) on Feb. 28. This is a day that celebrates the use of digital technology in learning, highlighting innovative and forward-thinking uses of technology in the classroom.

The transfer application window opened Feb. 25 and will close March 24.

The Board of Trustees approved the 2019 major maintenance projects, reviewed the district’s performance on an annual Texas scorecard and continued the discussion for a 2020-21 middle school attendance zoning change at its Feb. 21 meeting.

Construction and capital renewal projects will continue as the Trustees acted on multiple projects

Trustees are asking for more community input as they review all middle school attendance zones for the 2020-21 school year and the opening of Danielson Middle School.

The annual Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) reflects the districts strong graduation rate and performance on standardized testing.