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2026 bond, teacher pay, bus seat belts: Latest Leander ISD updates

Check out the latest updates impacting the Leander ISD community.

LISD approves 2026-27 compensation plan: A review from the Texas Association of School Boards found that LISD salaries remain competitive with surrounding districts, but district officials recommended a 0% general pay increase due to continued budget challenges. However, the approved plan also includes a one-time lump sum retention payment of up to $1,000 for full-time employees and $500 for part-time employees.

Citizens' Facility Advisory Committee works toward potential bond package: The CFAC could form a potential bond package for a November 2026 bond election. Superintendent Chris Clark said that the district now needs to think about bonds differently, focusing on facility modernization, lifecycle replacements and addressing aging infrastructure.

LISD considers $18 million budget impact for three-point seat belt buses: A senate bill passed during the 2025 Texas Legislative session requires all school districts to equip its bus fleet with three-point seat belts by Sept. 1, 2029. Of LISD's current fleet of 318 buses, 212 are equipped with three-point seat belts.

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New orthodontics studio coming to Cedar Park

Cedar Park residents may soon have a new option for braces and other orthodontic services as The Smile Library prepares to open along W. Whitestone Boulevard.

A closer look: The orthodontic practice is expected to occupy a nearly 1,900-square-foot spot in the Shops at New Hope, according to a permit filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The facility is expected to wrap up construction by August, according to the filing.

2875 W. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 150, Cedar Park

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Trustees move forward with concept plan for Round Rock High School renovations

Additional parking is planned for a bond-funded renovation at Round Rock High School, with the goal of minimizing traffic congestion, reducing walking distance and strengthening campus security. However, the proposal for facility improvements met some friction when it was shared with the board of trustees for approval.

What you need to know: Round Rock ISD officials gave approval to move forward with a concept plan for renovations at RRHS in May that is different in scope from what was included in the original bond proposal, some trustees said.

A representative of Perkins & Will Architects said the full cost of demolishing the five buildings and rebuilding the same amount of square footage is not feasible with the amount of funds approved by voters. Further delays in approval for the project could also increase costs, the representative said.

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