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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: Nov. 20, 2025 November 21, 2025
During its Nov. 20 meeting, the Board of Trustees agenda included: * Spotlight on Learning: Deer Creek Elementary * Updates on Early Childhood, Transfers & Staffing Guidelines as Long-Range Planning Moves Forward * External Audit Affirms LISD’s Financial Accuracy * New Trustee Takes Oath of Office * Travis County Judge Recognizes LISD’s July Flood Response […]
Leander ISD Addresses Attorney General’s Lawsuit Over SB 10 Compliance November 21, 2025
The Texas Attorney General filed suit this week against Leander ISD, Round Rock ISD and their respective Boards of Trustees, citing noncompliance with Senate Bill 10 (SB 10)—a law requiring public schools to display donated copies of the Ten Commandments in every classroom. Leander ISD has followed the law as written and has already implemented […]
Leander ISD Names Interim HR Leader As New Chief Human Resources Officer November 21, 2025
Leander ISD is pleased to announce that Rachel Mackey has been selected as the district’s new chief human resources officer.

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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, […]