LISD Early College High School PTSA

🚨Community Forum: The Future of Early College High School (ECHS)

Date: Tues. May 12, 2026 

Time: 6:00p

Location: ECHS Portable 7

Join us for an important discussion regarding the future of our school and the proposed relocation of Early College High School to the Faubion Elementary School site, alongside New Hope High School. District leaders will be present to share information and hear from parents, students, and community members. This is a critical opportunity to ask questions, share perspectives, and advocate for the continued success of our students.

Why Your Presence Matters 

Recent discussions at the Board and District level have indicated a potential move for ECHS starting in the 2027-28 school year. There are significant concerns regarding:

• The impact of relocating away from an Austin Community College (ACC) campus.
• The logistics and resource availability at the proposed new site.
• The level of parent and community involvement in these long-term decisions.

No matter your current stance on the potential move, your voice is essential to ensuring the District’s plans serve the best interests of current and future ECHS families.

Research and Context 

To help prepare for the forum, please review the following materials and past Board discussions:

• Bond 2023 Detailed Project Notes: Plans for repurposing an elementary school (see pages 25, 26+). View Document
• Original ECHS Bond Information: Leander ISD Bond ECHS
• May 8, 2025, Board Meeting: Planning update and discussion on the purpose of ECHS. Watch starting at 3:49
• February 1, 2024, Board Meeting: Discussion regarding the commitment to keeping ECHS on ACC property. Watch starting at 1:35:07
• January Board Meeting: Initial proposition to move ECHS to the Faubion site. Watch starting at 2:08

We encourage you to do your own research, ask questions, and reach out to campus leadership as we navigate this conversation together.

Next Steps: 

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend! You may also write emails to the School Board and email to governance.team@leanderisd.org

As your PTSA, advocacy for our students and their education is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to serving as a clear channel of communication between the district and our families. If you are unable to join the meeting or prefer to have your questions presented by the PTSA, please complete the form below and your questions and comments will be included at the forum. An email is required for this form, but your name and information will not be shared if you give your name as Anonymous. 

Please feel free to contact the Dr. Cruz erika.cruz@leanderisd.org or Darcy Hamilton lisdechsptsa@gmail.com with any preliminary questions you may have. Parents are also welcome to join the virtual conversation on our ECHS Leander Parents Facebook Group. We look forward to seeing the ECHS community represented at this forum.