BY SAM SCHAFFER & CHLOE YOUNG
LISD adopts abstinence curriculum Leander ISD at its March 13 meeting approved a new human sexuality curric- ulum that will go into effect for students beginning in May. The curriculum will teach abstinence as the only 100% effective way of preventing pregnancy and as the preferred choice of behavior. The curriculum will spend more time on abstinence than any other behavior, according to a presentation to the LISD Board of Trustees on Feb. 13. What you need to know The human sexuality curriculum is for grades 7-9, and parents or guardians must opt their students into the program if they want them to participate, according to the presentation. The full curriculum can be found on the district’s website.
LISD names support buildings after educators Leander ISD’s Board of Trustees voted at its March 13 meeting to select names for the incom- ing buildings that will house the science materi- als center and the 18 and up transition services program. The naming process for the buildings adhered to district policy, and the names come from teachers who have made significant contri- butions to the district. The building housing the 18 and up special education transition services program will be called the Denise Geiger Compass Center, and the building housing the science materials center will be called the Linda Lippe Instructional Materials Center, according to agenda documents. The buildings are expected to be complete in the fall. Dig Deeper The buildings, approved by 2023 bonds, will
Programs at the new facilities
Denise Geiger Compass Center
Continued service beyond high school based on abilities and needs of each student Build skills for adult living, community integration and employment based on the student’s abilities Linda Lippe Instructional Materials Center Create science kits on demand for all elementary, middle and high school classrooms Provide free educational materials to teachers
SOURCE: LEANDER ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
cost a total of $42,154,555, according to the district’s website. The buildings are being built northwest of the intersection at Lakeline Boulevard and New Hope Drive.
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