The Leander Chamber Board of Directors has expressed their support of the Leander Independent School District’s $454.4 million bond package.

The bond proposal, if approved by voters, will allow the Leander school district to construct four new schools, improve safety and security, and funding for the district’s future projected growth. Since Leander’s last bond election in 2007, the district grew by 11,828 students. The school district is expected to grow by 1,200 new students annually.

The proposed bond should not increase the current tax rate and is based upon conservative growth projections. Property taxes will remain steady at $1.51 per $100 valuation and are frozen for qualifying residents ages 65 and older who have filed a homestead exemption.

The Leander Chamber Board of Directors supported […]