Letter Writing Guide
LISD board trustees need to know that opposition is organized, diverse and energized to save the school. Your letters will make a difference.There are seven (7) members of the Leander Independent School Board, all elected to at large districts, and elected at staggered, 4-year terms
- Please take a few minutes to review the following materials, and then write to
these Trustees-
Focus on these 3 members who are up for re-election in 2026 and the
LISD’s vice president:
○ Sade Fashokun, Place 5 (vice president LISD)
○ Trish Bode, Place 1 (up for re-election 2026)
○ Gloria Gonzalez Dholakia, Place 2 (re election 2026)
○ Francesca Romans, Place 6 (re election 2026) - Trustee (name)
c/o Leander ISD Board of Trustees,
P.O. Box 218, Leander, Texas 78646.
#staff supporting this effort can help you with any questions or concerns.
BASIC TIPS FOR WRITING LISD Board Members
- Hand-written letters are best. Taking the time to hand write even a brief letter conveys
the issue is important to you and is taken more seriously than form letters. - Be polite. Let’s approach our commissioners with the mindset that they want to hear
from us. A respectful tone can open doors, while negativity can close them. Remember,
letter writing is voluntary. If you can’t find a positive way to express your thoughts, it’s
okay not to write. - Do not date your letter. Because of the scheduling of this issue, we may need to
mail your letter a week, possibly longer, after you write it. - Include your return address on both the letter and the envelope. This establishes you
are truly a resident of your school district and strengthens your credibility. Some board
members may choose to write back to you or call you. It is important that you make a
copy of the letter they send you and forward it to the support staff at this event. We need
this valuable feedback to determine what our next steps may be. - Return your letters to Steiner Ranch Elementary School at reception UNSEALED
by August 19th.
Letter Format Guide
PLEASE FOLLOW THIS FORMAT FOR YOUR LETTERS. Please use different
stationary if possible.
- Greeting: Dear LISD Board Member, last name:
- BodyIntroduction Example: I am writing to you today to respectfully request your support for
preserving Steiner Ranch Elementary School.
Then tell them who you are,
A. Use Personal Persuasion to either kill the existing proposals outright or delay
any vote until true, community outreach and input are achieved. :
i. What you do
ii.. Why they should consider delaying action and rejecting the current plans for
closure
Examples:
INSERT APPROVED TALKING POINTS HERE (choose 2 or 3)
- Express concerns about the lack of opportunity for public input and community
outreach that was promised but never materialized - Mention that with proper dialogue and collaboration, a solid future for students
and staff will be ensured. - Tell them about the economic benefits, expanded tax base and jobs and property
values these schools protect and preserve - Tell them a personal story about how your family will be impacted and children’s
education suffer
3. Closing: Thank them for their consideration and ask for a response.
Make sure you sign the letter and give them your home address and phone number. This
conveys your commitment to the cause and allows the commissioners to write or call you back.
It also lets them know that you live in their county, increasing your chances of a timely response.
Do NOT seal the envelope please and return to the organizer or
at Steiner Ranch Elementary for delivery.
