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Community Leadership Academy

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Yvette Reyna
Executive Director of Community Engagement

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Now Accepting Applications!

Are you passionate about public education and eager to learn more about Boerne ISD? The Boerne ISD Community Leadership Academy (CLA) is your opportunity to go behind the scenes and gain a deeper understanding of how our district operates—and how we’re shaping the future for every student. We are proud to share that this program was recently recognized with a Golden Achievement Award from the National School Public Relations Association.

This exciting, hands-on program is open to local residents and business owners who want to connect, learn, and lead. Over the course of five, half-day sessions from September 2026 to April 2027, participants will experience campus and facility tours, engage in conversations with district leaders and School Board members, and dive into the programs and priorities that make Boerne ISD exceptional.

Session Dates

The session dates for the Community Leadership Academy are:

  • Thursday, September 10, 2026
  • Thursday, November 5, 2026
  • Saturday, January 30, 2027 (C134 & C135)
  • Thursday, February 11, 2027
  • Thursday, April 8, 2027

All sessions will be held in the Boerne ISD Board Room (235 Johns Road) from 8:30 AM  to  1:30 PM.

What You'll Learn

  • The role of the Board of Trustees in driving academic and fiscal excellence
  • How district operations support student learning every day
  • An overview of innovative programs and curriculum initiatives
  • Key topics including:
    • Budget and finance
    • Campus safety and security
    • Whole-child education
    • College and career readiness

Apply for the CLA

Participation is free and open to those who live in or own a business within Boerne ISD boundaries. Applications and recommendation letters will be accepted until August 7, 2026.  Selected participants will be notified via email no later than August 21, 2026.

Submit Your Application

Hear From Our Participants!

"Boerne ISD is a reflection of the community it serves. It is full of hardworking and honest people who care greatly about our students."

"Boerne ISD is a reflection of the community it serves. It is full of hardworking and honest people who care greatly about our students."

"It was an extraordinary opportunity to better understand how we as a community can do better to support our district."

"It was an extraordinary opportunity to better understand how we as a community can do better to support our district."

"Boerne ISD is a reflection of the community it serves. It is full of hardworking and honest people who care greatly about our students."

"Boerne ISD is a reflection of the community it serves. It is full of hardworking and honest people who care greatly about our students."

"It was an extraordinary opportunity to better understand how we as a community can do better to support our district."

"It was an extraordinary opportunity to better understand how we as a community can do better to support our district."