Education
BY BRITTANY ANDERSON & HANNAH NORTON
Leander ISD ocials talk safety processes Following a Jan. 9 bomb and active shooter threat to Leander High School that activated a campus lockdown, Leander ISD o cials discussed its emer- gency communication protocols and reunication process with Community Impact . The big picture Though parents voiced frustration about how the LISD’s reunication was conducted, the process follows a standard protocol which varies based on the type of incident, the campus involved and law enforcement guidance, LISD o cials said. According to o cials, families are informed through ParentSquare with reunication instructions. LISD o cials also said the timing and detail of emergency communication can vary based on the incident, and that updates are usually sent directly to the impacted campus community.
LISD advances plans to repurpose Faubion The Leander ISD board of trustees approved P uger Architects as the archi- tecture rm to provide services for the repurposing of Faubion Elementary during the Jan. 22 board meeting. The gist The board voted Dec. 17 to close Faubion in 2026-27 due to the campus’ projected low enrollment and LISD’s budget shortfall. District o cials said they could consider utilizing the campus for New Hope High School’s expansion, the Leander Extended Opportunity Center or the Early College High School. Per district documents, P uger Architects will help establish the new campus use and provide full design services.
What you need to know District o cials encourage families to:
Ensure contact information is current in the district’s student information system so they receive messages promptly Monitor o cial LISD communications, including ParentSquare, email and text notications Follow updates from the lead investigative agency, as law enforcement is the lead agency in assessing threats and determining safety status Avoid arriving at the campus during an active incident, as it can interfere with emergency response eorts and delay reunication processes Be cautious about sharing unconrmed information and allow time for the district and law enforcement to verify details before updates are released
SOURCE: LEANDER ISDCOMMUNITY IMPACT
Local private schools approved for ESA program Hundreds of private schools and prekindergarten providers have been approved to participate in the state’s $1 billion new education savings account program. Eligible families will receive thousands of dollars to send their children to a private school or • Children’s Lighthouse of Cedar Park - Brushy Creek • Evoke Acton Academy • Goddard School
• Hill Country Christian School • Holy Family Catholic School • Kids ‘R’ Kids • Summit Christian Academy of Cedar Park
homeschool them beginning in 2026-27. Eight Cedar Park-area schools have been approved to accept ESAs: • Bluebonnet School of Cedar Park
Holy Family Catholic School oers private education for students in prekindergarten through eighth grade.
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