Hays CISD public meetings in 2025
26 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting - Level III Grievance Appeal Hearing
The Board of Trustees will meet for a special session to conduct a Level III Grievance Appeal Hearing. The board will meet in closed session to hear the appeal and consult with legal counsel before reconvening in open session for possible action.
- Level III Grievance Appeal Hearing per Board Policy DGBA (Local)
The provided minutes for the Special Meeting - Level III Grievance Appeal Hearing contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review several 2025 Bond-funded additions and renovations for local schools. The meeting includes decisions on security fencing, equipment purchases, and the district's health program participation.
- Design-to-Date for 2025 Bond additions and renovations at Fuentes Elementary and Wallace Middle School
- Purchase and installation of security fencing at Hays High School and Johnson High School via The Anchor Group
- Resolution to discontinue participation in the TRS ActiveCare Health Program
- Joint Election Agreement with the City of Hays for the May 2026 Trustee Election
- Approval of the 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Audit Report
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Special Meeting - Election Canvassing
The Hays CISD Board will meet in a special session to formally canvass and certify the results of the November 2025 Voter-Approved Tax Ratification Election. The only action item is the possible adoption of the official canvassing order declaring the election outcome.
- Consider adoption of the Order Canvassing Returns and Declaring Results of the Voter-Approved Tax Ratification Election
The provided minutes for the Special Meeting - Election Canvassing contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss revising the August 2025 adopted tax rate and setting the rollback rate for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The meeting also includes reviews of academic calendars, new course offerings, and financial audits.
- Resolution to revise August 2025 tax rate and set 2025-2026 rollback property tax rate
- Approval of 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Audit Report
- Telecom hardware, software, and licensing upgrade with Affiliated Communications
- Water service agreement with Goforth Special Utility District for Tom Green Elementary School
- Adoption of academic calendars for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Hays CISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 27, 2025, to discuss and vote on multiple bond-funded purchases, budget amendments, and a real estate exchange agreement. The board will also receive updates on safety initiatives, bond projects, and financial statements.
- Purchase of computers and maintenance for CTE Arts and A/V classrooms at Hays, Johnson, and Lehman High Schools ($20M bond-funded)
- Approval of a real estate exchange agreement with Walton Development Group for school tracts in Camino Real East
- Consideration of a $20M guaranteed maximum price for renovations and additions at McCormick Middle School
- Purchase of artificial turf and running track cycle replacements at six middle schools (Hellas Construction)
- Approval of Microsoft products and licenses from Software House International
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss several 2025 Bond-funded purchases, including computers for high school CTE classrooms and artificial turf for six middle schools. The body will also consider a real estate exchange agreement with Walton Development Group for school tracts in Camino Real East.
- 2025 Bond artificial turf and track replacement for Barton, Chapa, Dahlstrom, McCormick, Simon, and Wallace Middle Schools
- 2025 Bond computers for CTE Arts and A/V classrooms at Hays, Johnson, and Lehman High Schools
- Real Estate Exchange Agreement with Walton Development Group for tracts in Camino Real East
- Purchase of Microsoft products and licenses from Software House International
- Guaranteed Maximum Price 1 for 2025 Bond renovations at McCormick Middle School
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Hays CISD Board of Trustees will meet to vote on several key items, including resolutions related to parental rights, hazard mitigation, and capital project specifications. The board will also consider approvals for construction managers, a water service agreement, and policy revisions on library materials and facility use. Updates on safety initiatives, bond projects, and financial statements will be presented.
- Consideration and possible approval of the cost to administer PSAT and SAT assessments ($150,000) with The College Board
- Consideration and possible approval of the purchase of College and Career Readiness Platform - SchooLinks ($75,000)
- Consideration and possible approval of Cybersecurity Systems and Infrastructure ($250,000)
- Consideration and possible adoption of Educational Specifications for Future Middle School Capital Projects
- Consideration and possible approval of a Non-Standard Water Service Agreement with Goforth Special Utility District
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or substantive decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and meeting header information.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the sale of surplus district property and approve several procurement items. The meeting includes decisions on 2025 Bond school construction managers and resolutions regarding parental rights and hazard mitigation.
- Resolution for the sale of surplus district property: Historic Buda Elementary School
- Approval of Construction Manager-at-Risk for 2025 Bond Elementary School #18 and Middle School #7
- Procurements for SAT/PSAT assessments (The College Board), SchooLinks platform, and cybersecurity infrastructure
- Resolution relating to Parent Rights and Senate Bill 12
- Non-Standard Water Service Agreement with Goforth Special Utility District
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Hays CISD Board of Trustees will meet August 25, 2025 to consider routine approvals including the 2025-26 employee compensation plan, policy revisions, and contracts. The meeting includes a public hearing on proposed compensation amendments and a closed session for personnel and security matters.
- Public hearing on proposed amendments to the 2025-26 Hays CISD Compensation Plan
- Possible approval of 4-H as an extracurricular activity and naming extension agents as adjunct faculty
- Renewal of Communities in Schools services agreement for 2025-26
- Review and adoption of TASB-recommended revisions to multiple policies (EFB, FD, FM, FNCE, CCA, GE)
- Consideration of pass-through payments to the CFO from TASB and Ector County ISD
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Special Meeting - Potential Tax Rate Election
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing regarding the property tax rate for the 2025 tax year and 2025-2026 fiscal year. The body will consider adopting a tax rate and calling for a voter approval election in November 2025.
- Public hearing on Property Tax Rate for Tax Year 2025 and Fiscal Year 2025-2026
- Possible approval of an Order Calling for a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election
- Possible adoption of a resolution to set the 2025-2026 Tax Rate
- Possible adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Tax Anticipation Note
- Possible adoption of a Resolution to appoint a firm for Efficiency Audit
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Special Meeting - Team Building
The Hays CISD Board of Trustees holds a special meeting focused on team-building training and reviews the district’s mission statement, operating procedures, social contract, and upcoming goals. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is primarily discussion-based.
- State-mandated team-building training (BBD policy)
- Review of 2023–2024 mission, vision, and beliefs statements
- Review of 2025 board operating procedures
- Review of 2023 social contract
- Discussion of superintendent and cabinet goals for district divisions
The provided minutes for the Special Meeting - Team Building contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Hays CISD Board of Trustees will meet July 21, 2025 to act on multiple 2025 bond-funded projects, approve contracts, and consider personnel matters. The board will also discuss and potentially act on the superintendent’s summative evaluation and contract extension.
- Renew Extreme Networks network maintenance contract with ConvergeOne
- Approve 2021 bond-funded middle school dance uniforms purchase ($145,000) from Varsity Spirit
- Amend custodial services agreement with ABM Industries to add Ramage Elementary
- Approve schematic design for 2025 bond artificial turf and track replacements at all middle schools
- Accept superintendent’s summative evaluation and consider contract extension and compensation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding the budget and proposed tax rate. The meeting includes potential adoption of the 2025-2026 General Fund, Debt Service Fund, and Food Service Fund budgets, as well as the 2025-2026 compensation plan.
- Public hearing on Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
- Adoption of 2025-2026 General Fund, Debt Service Fund, and Food Service Fund budgets
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
- Purchase of Special Education software from Frontline and NCS Pearson
- Purchase of instructional materials from iCEV, Agile Mind, and Amplify
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Hays CISD Board of Trustees will meet June 10 to set the agenda for a June 24 action meeting where it plans to adopt annual budgets, approve dozens of contracts totaling at least $1.5 million, and vote on new administrator and assistant principal positions. The board will also hear a public hearing on an optional flexible school day at Live Oak Academy and receive survey and STAAR results on June 24.
- Public hearing June 24 on 2025-26 budget and proposed tax rate
- Vote June 24 on $1.5M+ in instructional software and services contracts (NWEA, Amplify, Agile Mind, iCEV, Frontline, PowerSchool, Eduphoria, The College Board, NCS Pearson)
- Vote June 24 on administrator and assistant principal contracts for 2025-27
- Public hearing on Optional Flexible School Day at Live Oak Academy
- Vote June 24 on 2025-26 compensation plan and board meeting calendar
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting - Budget Workshop
The Board of Trustees will conduct a workshop regarding the 2025-2026 budget. The meeting also includes a potential vote on the contractual employment of the Chief Financial Officer.
- Possible approval of the Superintendent's recommendation for the contractual employment of the Chief Financial Officer
- 2025-2026 Budget Workshop
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Hays CISD Board of Trustees will meet May 19, 2025 to approve routine minutes, renew curriculum subscriptions, hire a Chief Financial Officer, and authorize up to $20 million in guaranteed maximum prices for 2025 bond projects at Hemphill, Simon, Kyle, and Tom Green elementary schools. The board will also consider a tri-party agreement with Hays County and Lennar Homes for a future school site in the Waterstone subdivision and adopt a utility easement for Pedernales Electric Cooperative at McCormick Middle School.
- Renew STEMscopes Tier 1 Elementary Math Curriculum subscription for 2025-2026 ($X)
- Renew Desmos Math Tier I Secondary math Curriculum for Grades 6-Algebra 1 for 2025-2026 ($X)
- Renew BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr. online subscriptions for Elementary and Middle School Science and Social Studies ($X)
- Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price for 2025 Bond Project at Hemphill ES and Simon MS (up to $X)
- Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price for 2025 Bond Project at Kyle ES and Tom Green ES (up to $X)
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Hays CISD Board of Trustees will certify the May 3, 2025 school bond election results and swear in two newly elected trustees. The meeting also includes closed-session discussions on board reorganization and safety, followed by open-session votes on curriculum renewals, easements, and guaranteed maximum prices for 2025 bond projects at multiple schools.
- Certify and adopt results of the May 3, 2025 School Building Bond Election
- Swear in trustees Byron Severance (District 4) and Esperanza Orosco (District 5)
- Renew STEMscopes Tier 1 Elementary Math Curriculum subscription for 2025-2026 ($125,000)
- Approve utility easement for Pedernales Electric Cooperative at McCormick Middle School
- Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price for 2025 Bond projects at Hemphill ES, Simon MS, Kyle ES, and Tom Green ES
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or decisions. The text consists of website navigation elements and system maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Hays CISD Board of Trustees will meet April 24, 2025 to conduct routine business including closed-session safety discussions, approve instructional materials for 2025-26, extend a banking contract, and vote on several bond-funded construction and security projects. The meeting also includes recognition of Cullen Elementary and public updates on district finances and safety initiatives.
- Approval of $1.2M in instructional materials and start-up costs for Ramage Elementary School opening
- Extension of Hays CISD depository contract with Wells Fargo Bank
- Purchase of emergency management software for $100,000 for critical incident notifications
- Security fencing installation (Phase 3) for $250,000 with Encore Fence
- Design documents and cost estimates for new Bond Comprehensive High School #4
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss several 2025 Bond projects, including a new high school and middle school athletic upgrades. They are also considering a site donation from GRBK Edgewood LLC for a new elementary school and purchases for the upcoming opening of Ramage Elementary School.
- Development Agreement and Site Donation at the Kolodzey Tract for Elementary School #18
- Design Document Package and Cost Estimate for 2025 Bond Comprehensive High School #4
- Purchase of security fencing and installation services from Encore Fence (Phase 3)
- Purchase of instructional materials and start-up expenses for Ramage Elementary School
- Extension of the depository contract with Wells Fargo Bank
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Hays CISD Board of Trustees will meet on March 27, 2025, to consider routine approvals and action items including legal services contracts and a waiver for remote special education homebound instruction. The meeting also includes updates on safety initiatives, bond projects, and financial statements.
- Consideration and possible approval of Contingent Fee Legal Services Agreement with O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC and Eiland & Bonnin, PC
- Consideration and possible approval to seek a Waiver from the Texas Education Agency for Remote Special Education Homebound Instruction
- Consideration and possible approval of Playground Material and Services purchase from Soil Express
- Consideration and possible approval of Annual Natural Gas Line Pressure Testing with SI Mechanical, LLC
- Consideration and possible approval of continuation of Special Education Evaluation Services with Trinity Educational Services
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Hays CISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on March 10, 2025, where members will consider canceling an unopposed trustee election and approve routine contracts, budget amendments, and legal services agreements. The board will also receive updates on safety initiatives, bond projects, and the 2025-2026 budget calendar.
- Consideration and possible approval of the Order of Cancellation of Election for unopposed candidates in SMD 4 and 5
- Possible approval of continuation of Special Education Evaluation Services with Trinity Educational Services
- Possible approval of playground material and services purchase from Soil Express
- Possible approval of annual natural gas line pressure testing with SI Mechanical, LLC
- Possible adoption of a Resolution approving Contingent Fee Legal Services Contract with O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC and Eiland & Bonnin, PC
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook platform.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss 2023 Bond bid package pricing and targeted improvement plans for four middle schools. The meeting also includes a review of the 2025-2026 budget calendar and safety and security updates.
- Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price 3 for 2023 Bond Bid Package 7
- Targeted Improvement Plans for Chapa, McCormick, Simon, and Wallace Middle Schools
- Purchase of network switches and wireless access point licensing from Converge One
- Utility easement with Pedernales Electric Cooperative at the Performing Arts Center for La Verde
- Employment of the Principal at Ramage Elementary School
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the state of the district and review targeted improvement plans for four middle schools. The meeting includes potential approvals for network equipment, bond project pricing, and a utility easement.
- Targeted Improvement Plans for Chapa, McCormick, Simon, and Wallace Middle Schools
- Purchase of network switches and wireless access point licensing from Converge One
- Guaranteed Maximum Price 3 for 2023 Bond Bid Package 7 - Impact
- Utility easement with Pedernales Electric Cooperative at the Performing Arts Center for La Verde
- Employment of the Principal at Ramage Elementary School
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider calling for a school bond election and a trustee election, both scheduled for May 3, 2025. The meeting also includes discussions on staff compensation during inclement weather and employee affordable housing.
- Possible adoption of an order for a school bond election on May 3, 2025
- Possible approval of a Trustee Election Order for May 3, 2025
- Possible approval of a Master Lease Agreement for employee affordable housing with Upward Communities
- Possible adoption of a resolution regarding staff compensation for the January 21, 2025 inclement weather closure
- Possible approval of emergency expenditure ratifications for Lennox and Trane
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook platform.
Regular Meeting
The Hays CISD Board of Trustees will meet January 23 to discuss and vote on a May 3, 2025 school bond election, a master lease for employee housing, and emergency facility repairs. The board will also hear updates on safety initiatives, bond projects, child nutrition services, and financial reports.
- Consider and possible approval of a May 3, 2025 school bond election order
- Consider and possible approval of a Master Lease Agreement for Employee Affordable Housing with Upward Communities
- Ratification of emergency expenditures for Lennox and Trane heat exchanger replacements
- Consideration of a Non-Standard Service Agreement for water with County Line Special Utility District at Ramage Elementary School
- Consideration of expenditure of 2023 bond interest earnings for 2025 bond projects
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting - Potential 2025 Bond Development
The Hays CISD Board of Trustees holds a special meeting to discuss potential propositions for a May 2025 bond election, including school building projects. No decisions are made; the board reviews information and holds public forums.
- Discussion of bond projects and propositions for May 2025 bond election
- Public Forum #2 on proposed school building bond election
- Public Forum for community input on bond issues
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.