KYLE — The Hays CISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the district’s compensation plan and budget for the 2024-25 school year at its June 24 meeting. At the June 17 agenda review, Chief Human Resources Officer Christina Courson presented the Hays CISD compensation plan. She began by discussing...

BUDA — At its May 13 meeting, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees officially welcomed Geoff Seibel and incumbent Courtney Runkle after canvassing the votes from the May 4 election, as well as voted for new board roles. Chief Communications Officer Tim Savoy noted that canvassing is an older practice fro...

BUDA — Geoff Seibel and incumbent Courtney Runkle won the seats for Hays CISD Board of Trustees At-Large and District 3 positions, respectively, during the May 4 election, according to unofficial polling results. Vying for the at-large position was Katy Armstrong, with 41.90% of the votes (908), Geo...

KYLE — High school students in Hays CISD will soon have an opportunity to mentor younger students through a new program in the Career & Technical Education Department that is scheduled to roll out next year. Partners and Leaders in Service (PALS) will focus on community service and mentorship; high ...

BUDA — At its Nov. 28 meeting, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved both compensation for teachers and costs to repair Hemphill Elementary School in Kyle after discovering mold on the campus. On Nov. 2, Hays CISD announced that the school would be closed for six days following the di...

BUDA — With a 7-0 vote, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees approved multiple projects at its Oct. 23 meeting. The first was a schematic design for the addition of a weight room at Hays High School. According to trustee Courtney Runkle, the original plans had a wall of glass, which raised safety concern...

BUDA — Parents across Hays CISD are divided over the district’s new attendance policy, which states that a student could be unenrolled if they are absent without contact for five days. The policy was adopted by the board of trustees on Aug. 28. The policy states, “The district may initiate withdrawa...

BUDA — The Hays CISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the district’s 2023-24 Compensation Plan following a series of meetings about the proposal. During its agenda review meeting on June 20, the board was presented with the proposed 2023-24 compensation plan. The focus of the discussion revolv...

Recent cyberbullying incident also raises questions Buda — More funds and resources will be provided to Hays CISD to address a variety of mental health concerns. During the rescheduled board of trustees meeting on Feb. 24, the board approved an item that will provide the district with funds for ment...

By Brittany Anderson Hays CISD is working diligently to ensure that the district’s safety and security protocols are effective, up to date and fully understood by parents, students and administration.   Jeri Skrocki, Head of District Safety & Security in Hays CISD, gave a presentation over the proto...