September 29, 2023

TEA Safety Audits

• The Texas Education Agency has notified us that the Texas School Safety Center will once again be conducting safety audits in our district this fall. There are no specific dates and we don't expect the exact dates to be announced.

• The audit is primarily two parts: 

  • Intruder Audits: The auditor will be dressed in civilian clothes.  He or she will be unarmed and will not be confrontational.  Their objective is to see if they can get into the school without checking in at the front office.

  • Exterior Door Checks: After the Intruder Audit is complete, the auditor will check the functionality of all exterior doors on our campuses.

Curriculum and Instruction 

• Earlier this week, we released a parent letter introducing our two key components to our educational approach to student learning, PLCs and LTCs.

• Read the parent letter posted on our website. 

Video Board Partner Recognition

• Since 2013, our video display board has enhanced the stadium experience by showcasing the success of our students, staff and programs during events at Cavalier Stadium.

• Not only has the video display board resulted in revenue-generating partnerships between LTISD and the business community that benefit student programs across the school district, perhaps more importantly, this initiative has had a direct and lasting impact on our students.

• During the Lake Travis/Westlake pre-game festivities last Friday, we proudly recognized the following partners for their investment in our video display board, and ultimately, for their support of our student programs:

  • Anchor: NXTLVL Marine Austin, Prosperity Bank Lakeway, and Watkins Insurance Group

  • Founding: Amber Hart Homes, Hill Country Oral Surgery, Lakeway AC & Heating, Lexus of Lakeway, and ROI Athlete

  • Premier: Covert Bee Cave, Hat Creek Burger Company Lakeway,  and M Robinson Fine Jewelers

2023 Bond

• As you may already know, the Lake Travis school board has approved an order calling a $143 million bond election for November 7, 2023.

• Our slide deck and a listing of upcoming presentations are available on our bond page.

• Also available on our website is a handout we are sharing at our information sessions, and the first of three explainer videos, “What is a Bond Election?” Additional resources will be posted as they become available.

• Next Thursday, we will host the first of three community-wide presentations as listed below:

  • Lake Travis ISD 2023 Bond - Community-wide Presentation #1
    6:00 pm, Thurs. Oct. 5
    Lake Travis High School, Performing Arts Center

• Questions about the District’s 2023 bond program can be sent to info@ltisdschools.org.

Staff Development/Student Holidays - Oct. 6, 9 and 10

• October 6, 9 and 10 will be observed as Staff Development/Student Holidays.

• On Monday, October 9, all LTISD offices will be closed for the federal holiday.

• Classes will resume on Wednesday, October 11.