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Maintenance and Operations (M&O)

The Maintenance and Operations (M&O) part of the tax rate. Dollars from this portion of the rate are used toward expenses like payroll, utilities, supplies and transportation.

Interest and Sinking (I&S)

The Interest and Sinking (I&S) part of the tax rate. Dollars from this portion of the rate can only be used to pay down existing debt. These tax collections cannot be used for operations, such as increasing teacher salaries...

House Bill 3 (HB3)

House Bill 3 is a bill passed by the 2019 Texas Legislature. As part of this legislation, HB3 created a system of funding meant to limit the amount of additional revenue generated from the M&O tax rate on rising property...

News

Reading is About More Than a Test Score October 7, 2026
Students can browse and check out books through their campus library using the Destiny Library Catalog or access eBooks and audiobooks through LISD’s Sora Digital Library.
Board Briefs: Oct. 1, 2026 October 4, 2026
During its Oct. 1 meeting, the Board of Trustees agenda included: * Facility Updates: New Hope HS, Early College HS and Elementary Schools #31 & #32 * Spotlight on Learning: Hisle Elementary * Board Reviews New Family Engagement Framework
Building the Future of Leander ISD, Together October 1, 2026
What should Leander ISD look like 10 years from now? What do students and families need to thrive? And how do we preserve what our community values most while preparing for what’s ahead?

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Site Change Requests October 29, 2025
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, […]