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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...

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. 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...

News

Board Briefs: Oct. 23, 2025 October 24, 2025
During its Oct. 23 meeting, the Board of Trustees agenda included: * Spotlight on Learning: Vista Ridge HS * Annual Demographic Report Shows LISD in Stabilization Period * Charter Approved & Naming Nomination Window Open for New Early Childhood Center Building * Language Learning Strengthens Student Opportunity & Belonging * Hiring Announcements: Cypress & River […]
Naming Nomination Window Open for New Early Childhood Center Building October 24, 2025
The Leander ISD community is invited to submit naming nominations for the district’s first Early Childhood Center building. The deadline is Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
River Place ES Welcomes Stacy Steele, Ed.D., as New Principal October 24, 2025
Leander ISD is pleased to welcome an established campus educator and leader, Stacy Steele Ed.D., as the new principal of River Place Elementary School.

Support

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, […]
Election Reminder for Staff October 2, 2023
As election season approaches, it is a good time to remind everyone that school district employees are prohibited from using district resources to advocate for or against a particular candidate, party, or measure. District resources include our mail/email systems, as well as campus/classroom/teacher websites and social media accounts. Employees are free to support any political […]