Hays CISD superintendent search soldiers on
The Hays CISD Board of Trustees is on schedule to name a new superintendent of schools in May, according to board president Willie Tenorio who spoke at a special meeting of the board April 9. The job posting closed April 5, with 111 applications submitted for the opening. More than half are candidates from Texas. The board hired Proact Search to facilitate the executive search for a new superintendent following the January departure of Jeremy Lyon. On April 15, board members began the process of narrowing the candidate pool and selecting the people they want to interview. Tenorio said the public input survey, which received more than 800 responses, played a role in the search process. The board plans to hold the first round of interviews by mid-next week and then call the top choices back for a second round of interviews the following week. Trustees hope to announce a lone-finalist or finalists for the position on May 1. In Texas, the law requires a 21-day waiting period before the Board can offer a contract to the person they select to be superintendent. Hays CISD spokesperson Tim Savoy said that could happen as soon as May 22.
National Library Week April 14-20
Hays CISD joins other libraries in schools, campuses and communities nationwide in celebrating National Library Week, a time to highlight the value of libraries, librarians and library workers. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April.
It’s not too early to sign up for summer camps
Art Camp – Students in kindergarten through fifth grade can explore the world of art through watercolors, clay, mosaic, paper mache, shrinky dinks and more. Sign up by May 15. Classes take place 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 17-21 at Negley Elementary in Plum Creek. Students must bring a sack lunch. Contact Amy Cigainero, [email protected], to register.
Fitness Camp – Hays CISD is again sponsoring fitness camps for kindergarten through eight graders. The camps, led by district staff, will focus on fitness and conditioning not skill or ability and students will enjoy a variety of activities. Students should dress comfortably. Each camper receives a t-shirt, water and daily snacks. The registration fee is $75 per camp and each is limited to 100 students. Camps run 8 a.m.-noon Monday-Thursday June 17-27 at Chapa Middle School and July 8-18 at Dahlstrom Middle School. Visit www.hayscisd.revtrak.net and select the Community Ed button for more information and to register.
French Camp – Campers ages seven to 13 can sign up for French Camp where they’ll learn French conversation, culture, games, stories, music and more. To o register, contact retired Hays teacher Marjie Kelley at [email protected].
Buda 4-H offers vaccination clinic for pets
The Buda 4-H Club will host a rabies/vaccination clinic for both dogs and cats from 1-3 p.m. this Saturday at the Buda VoAg complex on FM 2770. All proceeds will benefit the Buda 4-H Club and graduating senoirs. Bring your pets out and get them ready for spring and summer.
