Superintendent Search

Superintendent Search

Following the retirement announcement of Superintendent Bruce Gearing, Ed.D., the Leander ISD Board of Trustees has begun the formal process of selecting the next superintendent. This page will serve as the central hub for updates, key documents, application information and opportunities for community engagement throughout the search.

Search Timeline

This timeline will be updated as new steps occur throughout the search process.

December 2025

Dec. 8, 2025:
Gearing Announces Retirement
Dec. 11, 2025:
Board Names Acting Superintendent

February 2026

Feb. 6, 2026:
Board announces internal search, opening the application and beginning the community survey. The application and the community survey both close Feb. 25.

Apply for the Superintendent Position (Internal Candidates Only)

Prospective internal candidates will submit all materials through a secure online portal. The application closes Feb. 25.

Superintendent Job Posting

Community Feedback

As part of the search, the Board is gathering community feedback through a survey, providing parents, staff and stakeholders an opportunity to share input. With several significant decisions ahead, the Board intends to move efficiently while still collecting meaningful data and perspectives to inform the final decision. The survey closes Feb. 25.

Community Survey

News

Board Briefs: Feb. 5, 2026 February 7, 2026
During its Feb. 5 meeting, the Board of Trustees agenda included: * Spotlight on Learning: Plain ES * Student Performance Data Shows Strong Year-Over-Year Progress in Reading & Math * Board Approves Faubion Attendance Rezoning for 2026-27 & Provides Choice for Families * Board Moves Forward with Superintendent Search
Board Moves Forward With Superintendent Search February 6, 2026
After careful consideration, the Leander Independent School District Board of Trustees will move forward with an internal search for the district’s next superintendent. The position posted today.
A Message from Acting Superintendent Chris Clark December 16, 2025
Earlier this week, the Board of Trustees named Chris Clark, Ed.D., as Acting Superintendent of Leander ISD during this period of transition. In the video message, Clark shares his perspective with the Leander ISD community, reinforces continuity and outlines his focus for the months ahead as the district continues its work on behalf of students, […]

Support

Site Change Requests October 29, 2025
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, […]