Hays CISD candidate debate Thursday
Hays Educators Association will host the Hays CISD School Board Candidate Forum at 6 p.m. April 10 at the Kyle Public Library. For more information, email [email protected].
Buda High School class of ’64 reunion
The Buda Bulldogs Class of ’64 will celebrate its 50th reunion this Friday night at the Onion Creek Senior Center in Buda. Class members from ’63 and ’65 are welcome to join the celebration. The next day, all students from the old Buda schools are gathering at the Senior Center beginning at 9 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon.
Dual Language info meeting
Hays CISD will host Dual Language informational meetings for parents of children entering Kindergarten in the 2014-15 school year. Parents may attend a meeting at either campus. Blanco Vista Library, 6–7 p.m. April 10 and April 17 or Science Hall Library 6–7 p.m. April 15 and April 22
Capital Improvement Plan gets green light
The board voted 6-to-1 to approve a team of representatives from SHW Group, Claycomb Associates, and Bartlett Cocke Construction to conduct a comprehensive review of Hays CISD facilities and create a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the district. The study will look at both the structural soundness of all district schools, but also the educational adequacy between facilities. The resulting CIP will serve as a guide when planning future facility needs and major projects. Board President Willie Tenorio voted against the measure, saying he felt having an existing contractor conduct the review created a sense of impropriety.
Additional flood repairs approved for Buda Elementary
By approving the guaranteed maximum price for construction at Buda Elementary, the board cleared the way for more repairs at Buda Elementary, which was damaged in the October 2013 floods. Hays CISD maintenance crews have already completed some repairs, but more work is needed. This approval will allow that work to occur during the summer to minimize disruption to instruction.
Consultant recommends keeping print shop
Following its independent audit, Gibson Consulting Group recommended continuing the operation of the district’s in-house print shop. The report noted that to sustain financial feasibility over time, equipment and facility upgrades were necessary. The report also concluded that the Hays CISD print shop could increase its prices to pay for upgrades and still remain the most cost-effective option for the district’s printing needs. As part of the consent agenda, the board approved a five-year lease for three black and white copiers and one color copier for the print shop. The lease agreement is based on an estimated need of more than 1.5 million copies per month.
Board adopts new math and science instructional materials
At the March workshop meeting, the board heard from a team of Hays CISD teachers who identified the recommended instructional materials and explained how they would best support the district’s high expectations for rigorous instruction. The adoption process included selection teams, a public showcase of possible materials, extensive research, and staff and public feedback. The board voted to adopt the materials.
