KYLE — Hays CISD has announced May 20 that, regardless of the results of the ongoing investigation into the Lehman High School baseball team bullying, the head coach postiion will be opening for applications.
The investigation first began in April after the district received reports of a "potentially serious pattern of bullying" involving varsity and junior varsity players. The Hays County Sheriff's Office is acting in partnership, after the discovery that some of the alleged activity may warrant warrant criminal activity.
As a result, Hays CISD suspended 10 students and, at the time, head coach Jacob Kaase. Although the investigation is ongoing, the district sent an email to parents that noted that, "the superintendent has determined that Lehman High School will benefit from a change in leadership within the baseball program."
Coach Kaase remains on paid administrative leave, while the school district’s separate, administrative investigation into the matter continues. If Kasse is cleared in the investigation, he will be reassigned to another position in the district, said the district.
The job opening will go online later this week.
"Student safety is paramount and we continue to extend our appreciation for your trust and confidence as we navigate this process," concluded the district.
