Sales Tax Holiday weekend starts this weekend
This year’s state Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 7-9. As in previous years, the law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100 from sales and use taxes, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend. Read more about this program for parents and school children on the website of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
High school seniors - mark your calendars
There are two opportunities this August for Hays CISD high school seniors to get a jumpstart on their college careers. Students and parents are invited to attend:
August 4, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Hays High School - Parent and student information night for the University of Texas and Texas A&M University. Open to all school district seniors. Learn about admissions and financial aid options.
August 12, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Lehman High School - College Application Bootcamp. College recruiters and admission staff will be available to answer questions about college applications and help with your application essays. Students can complete applications for their college or university at this event.
Upcoming board meetings
The next three Hays CISD Board of Trustees meetings will be held in August, though the times and locations have not yet been determined:
• Special called meeting – Vision Driven Transformation with Dr. Denise Collier. Takes place Aug. 10.
• Agenda workshop – Takes place Aug. 17
• Regular meeting – Takes place Aug. 27
