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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

LEEF Launches Flood Relief Fund to Support Leander ISD Families and Staff Affected by Recent Storms July 9, 2025
In response to the devastating flooding across Central Texas, the Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF), in partnership with Leander Independent School District (LISD), has launched the Leander ISD Flood Relief Fund to provide direct financial support to LISD families and staff members impacted by the storms.
LISD Students Compete at Global Level for Destination Imagination Challenge Experience July 7, 2025
Leander ISD was well represented at the Destination Imagination (DI) Global Finals, held from May 22-25 in Kansas City.
Leander ISD Stands with Central Texas Community Impacted by Recent Flooding July 6, 2025
Our hearts are heavy. Over the past several days, many in our community have faced unimaginable loss and disruption due to the catastrophic flooding across Central Texas.

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 […]