Leander ISD has indefinitely suspended all extracurricular activities—from football to fine arts—until further notice, according to a July 19 news release on its website.
Since June, LISD strength and conditioning camps had been operating under health and state guidelines. But on July 14, the Austin-Travis County Health Department issued an order that all schools remain 100% virtual without in-person activities, according to the news release.
Superintendent Bruce Gearing said LISD is expecting to receive additional supervision from the University Interscholastic League, or UIL, which is the governing body for academic, athletic and music competitions in Texas schools.
“This decision does not come lightly or without consideration for all students and staff,” Gearing said in the release. “While I realize these activities are important to our students, it is in the best interest of the safety of our students and staff to suspend all activities at this time. I look forward to further guidance from our public health and governing partners later this week.”
