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Leander ISD hears sustained public opposition to proposed school closures, with parents rallying to save Steiner Ranch Elementary
Summary
Dozens of parents and students told the Leander ISD Board of Trustees they oppose proposed elementary school closures and staffing cuts, arguing closures would harm special education services, disrupt established teacher teams and damage community stability. Speakers urged the district to prioritize transparency, open enrollment and alternatives to closures.
Dozens of parents, students and community members pressed the Leander Independent School District Board of Trustees on Nov. 20 to halt plans that could close neighborhood elementary schools, most frequently naming Steiner Ranch Elementary.
Speakers described Steiner Ranch as an A‑rated campus sustained by long‑tenured staff and argued that closing it would break established routines and Individualized Education Program (IEP) supports for students with disabilities. One parent told trustees the district’s own data do…
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