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Tensions rise quickly over Gearing’s recommendation to remove Goal 1 from District Improvement Plan

Leander Independent School District Superintendent Bruce Gearing discusses his recommendation to remove Goal 1 from the District Improvement Plan with LISD board members last week. APRIL S. KELLEY

By APRIL S. KELLEY, Hill Country News

Leander Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Bruce Gearing launched an early test of his relationship with trustees.

Thursday, Oct. 17 night, he recommended throwing out Goal 1 of the District Improvement Plan.  Some board members, however, disagreed with the recommendation, and tensions rose quickly throughout the discussion.

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Community enjoys 2019 Vandegrift Homecoming Parade

The 2019 Vandegrift Homecoming Parade brought together numerous organizations and hundreds of spectators on Oct. 16 at VHS. The annual event featured the homecoming court, football, band, Legacies, Vision Dance Co, robotics, theatre, swim and dive, lacrosse, athletic trainers, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, cross country, cheer, FFA, Four Points Pop Warner football and cheer, Destination Imagination, Viper Nation Academic Boosters, and more. 

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