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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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  • LISD to Host Ribbon-Cutting For New Turf Fields at Vandegrift HS February 19, 2026
    Leander ISD will host a ribbon-cutting event to acknowledge the completion of the turf field projects at Vandegrift HS, made possible by funds from the 2023 Bond.
  • The Compass: February 11, 2026 February 11, 2026
    In this edition of The Compass, Dr. Clark shares timely district updates, families are invited to provide feedback through our climate surveys and transfer applications open the door to new opportunities in #1LISD. Plus, we’re celebrating a statewide recognition for our CTE programs and highlighting resources supporting students with disabilities as they prepare for life […]
  • TEA Releases Annual Federal Report Cards for 2024-2025 February 11, 2026
    The Texas Education Agency released the State of Texas 2024-25 School Report Card for each campus. This is a report required by the Texas Legislature and prepared by the Texas Education Agency. The report provides information concerning student performance during the previous school year on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR), as […]

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    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, […]