Texas / School Districts / LEANDER ISD
The School Health Advisory Committee recommended implementing My Rights My Life (SAFE Alliance collaboration) as an opt‑in elective for 18–22 transition students, proposing 27 of 32 lessons, accessibility edits, staff training and a one‑year pilot with pre/post evaluation.
Texas / School Districts / LEANDER ISD
Multiple students and parents told the Leander ISD Board of Trustees that ending two‑way dual‑language instruction after fifth grade would harm language proficiency and social ties; speakers urged trustees to view the program as a long‑term investment rather than a short‑term budget cut.
Texas / School Districts / LEANDER ISD
District staff and Pfluger Architects unveiled a phased master plan for Leander High School emphasizing security and access, improved student experience, more efficient use of square footage and program alignment; Phase 2A would add a new main entrance, cafetorium and CTE addition with Phase 2B remodeling to follow across several years contingent on bond funding.
Texas / School Districts / LEANDER ISD
After returning from closed session the board approved the consent agenda, adopted the 2026–27 academic calendar (and accepted the 2027–28 proposed calendar), authorized Dr. Sarah Grissom as TEA alternate approver for superintendent functions, and approved budget amendment No. 7 transferring $2 million to the health‑insurance fund; all routine motions passed by recorded voice vote with six ayes.
Texas / School Districts / LEANDER ISD
Board discussed using District of Innovation flexibility to allow industry professionals in CTE classrooms with local parameters approved by TEA; staff said uncertified CTE coding/permits may be costing about $1,000,000 in lost funding and offered to return with DOI scenarios tied to student outcomes.
Texas / School Districts / LEANDER ISD
At a budget workshop, Leander ISD administrators told trustees preliminary 2026–27 forecasts show a roughly $12.7–$12.8 million deficit under baseline assumptions; the board asked staff for scenarios that tie pay increases, health‑insurance options and program changes to student outcomes and retention.
Texas / School Districts / LEANDER ISD
At the start of the meeting two public commenters urged the board to track Fabian students and warned of revenue loss if students leave after a closure; trustees asked administration to model the fiscal and programmatic impacts of consolidations and federal funding changes.
Texas / School Districts / LEANDER ISD
After two hours of public comment opposing elementary closures, the Leander ISD board voted unanimously to direct administration to develop a districtwide secondary-alignment plan, consider expanded grade-span models and produce consolidation scenarios for the Vandegrift feeder pattern for 2027–28; the board did not close Steiner Ranch tonight.
Texas / School Districts / LEANDER ISD
Trustees voted to consolidate Fabian Elementary into Westside for the 2026–27 school year and directed administration to deliver a transition plan and a feasibility study for repurposing the Fabian site (New Hope expansion, LEO, Early College considered).
Texas / School Districts / LEANDER ISD
Trustees agreed to convert PLC workshop input into a board 'team of eight' implementation guide, asked administration for prioritized 'big rocks', and informally confirmed committee representation during the meeting. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript.