District Leadership

Superintendent

Bruce Gearing, Ed.D.
Superintendent page
Contact Bruce Gearing Email
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General Counsel

Shawn Swisher, J.D.
Legal Services page
Contact Shawn Swisher
Legal Services Org Chart

Chief Communications Officer

Corey Ryan
School & Community Relations page
Contact Corey Ryan
SCR Org Chart

Chief Financial Officer

Elaine Cogburn
Business & Finance page
Contact Elaine Cogburn
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Area Superintendents

Sarah Grissom
Contact Sarah Grissom
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Christine Simpson
Contact Christine Simpson
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Vacant

Chief of Staff

Laurelyn Arterbury, Ed.D.
Contact Laurelyn Arterbury
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Chief Academic Officer

Matt Bentz, Ed.D.
Teaching & Learning page
Contact Matt Bentz
T&L Org Chart

Chief Facilities Officer

Jimmy Disler
Facilities page
Contact Jimmy Disler
Facilities Org Chart

Chief Human Resources Officer

Karie Lynn McSpadden
Human Resources page
Contact Karie Lynn McSpadden
HR Org Chart

Chief Technology Officer

Jason Miller
Technology page
Contact Jason Miller
Technology Org Chart

Assistant Superintendent of Campus Activities & Support

John Graham
Campus Activities & Support page
Contact John Graham
CA&S Org Chart

Organizational Chart

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News

LEANDER ISD DEBT RATING UPGRADED TO “AA” BY FITCH RATINGS September 17, 2021

Leander ISD received a bond rating upgrade from another major bond rating agency, marking the second time in the past five years that the district’s bond rating has been upgraded.

Experience this year’s Choral Showcase in-person or virtually September 16, 2021

The high school choir programs from Cedar Park, Glenn, Leander, Rouse, Vandegrift, and Vista Ridge are excited to announce the 2021 Choral Showcase. The LISD Choral Showcase will be held Monday, Sept. 20 at the Cedar Park High School’s – South PAC, beginning at 7 p.m. We have a hybrid viewing option, to meet the […]

The Compass #3, 2021-2022 School Year September 15, 2021

Good afternoon Leander ISD families, With the first month of school in the books, there are lots going on across the district! Here’s the latest Compass newsletter to keep you in the know! In this issue: Superintendent Message Job Fair Expo – Happening NOW! Community Conversations Bond Election FREE COVID-19 Testing Site LEEF MUDstacle & […]

Support

ESSER III Plan August 11, 2021

The American Rescue Plan signed into law in March by President Joe Biden included $122 billion in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds for school districts across the country, which is the single largest investment in federal elementary and secondary education in the nation’s history. Leander ISD will utilize these funds to accelerate […]

Remote Learning Program (RLP) August 9, 2021

Leander ISD is funding a Remote Learning Program for 300 participants PK-12 for the 2021-2022 school year. On August 13, 2021, the Board of Trustees approved opening the program for nine weeks to students K-6 who were on the waitlist for the remote learning program. Frequently Asked Questions: High School families

Supplemental Pay Update – July 2021 July 22, 2021

Update July 23, 2021, at 11 a.m. Unfortunately, the supplemental payments for about 630 employees working summer school and athletic camps in June did not deposit on July 23 as expected. We are working with our payroll software vendor to troubleshoot and rerun these paychecks. We are incredibly sorry for the delay. Our payroll team […]