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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. For a detailed explanation of M&O in Leander...

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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...

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House Bill 3 (HB3)

House Bill 3 is a bill passed by the 2019 Texas Legislature. For a more detailed explanation of the impact HB3 has had on the school finance, visit the Compression of the Tax Rate part of the Budget Mechanics...

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  • Board Officially Hires Chris Clark as Superintendent After Waiting Period April 3, 2026
    The Leander ISD Board of Trustees officially hired Chris Clark, Ed.D., as superintendent during its April 2 meeting, following the state-required 21-day waiting period after naming him lone finalist in March.
  • Board Briefs: April 2, 2026 April 3, 2026
    During its April 2 meeting, the Board of Trustees agenda included: * Spotlight on Learning: Akin ES * Trustees Approve District of Innovation Plan Update to Support CTE Programs * Instructional Materials Update: Phonics Recommendation Advances, Math Review Continues * Trustees Approve Updated Budget Target for 2026–27 * Trustees Approve Bond Savings Reallocation From 2017 […]
  • Leander ISD Welcomes New Running Brushy Middle School Principal April 3, 2026
    Leander ISD is pleased to welcome Dionne Dansby-Clark, Ed.D., as the new principal of Running Brushy Middle School.

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  • 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, […]