Leander ISD trustees hire Dr. Chris Clark as superintendent, approve multiple personnel actions

The Leander Independent School District Board of Trustees returned from closed session at 8:14 p.m. and approved a series of personnel actions, including hiring Dr. Chris Clark as the district’s superintendent.

Trustees first moved to accept the recommendation of a principal for Running Brushy Middle School and approved probationary and term administrative contract renewals for the 2026–27 school year. Later, the board voted 7–0 to hire Dr. Chris Clark as superintendent under terms negotiated with the district. After each motion the chair announced the tally and declared the motions passed.

The board recessed for a contract-signing ceremony and reception immediately after the superintendent vote; trustees and guests reconvened later to continue the meeting.

The actions followed a closed session the board had called earlier under Texas Government Code provisions covering consultation with counsel, personnel deliberations and student personally identifiable information. The board stated no action would be taken while in closed session and that any votes would occur in open session.

The meeting record shows no further conditions attached to the votes; board members gave unanimous support on the listed personnel motions.