Hays Public Schools public meetings in 2025
7 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Education will consider approving the 2024-2025 financial audit report. The board is also deciding on the appointment of a lead negotiator and reviewing monthly financial reports.
- Approval of 2024-2025 Financial Audit
- Appointment of David Cunningham (KASB) as lead negotiator for USD 308 BOE
- Approval of November 2025 Accounts Payable and Treasurer's Report
- Approval of Gifts to Schools
- Review of Personnel Report
Regular Meeting
The Board of Education will hold public hearings to discuss and approve the 2025-2026 budget and a resolution to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate. The meeting also includes votes on facility maintenance and school scheduling.
- Resolution 2026-009 to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR)
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Budget
- Tennis court resurfacing for $35,425.00
- Purchase of two RTU replacement stock units for $23,990.00
- 1 hour early release for all schools for the September 26th Homecoming Parade
Regular Meeting
The Board of Education will discuss a building needs assessment and set dates for the FY2026 budget and Revenue Neutral Rate hearings. The board is also considering the purchase of two properties on Morris Road and a grant application for Head Start food services.
- Real estate purchase contracts for 2800 and 2804 Morris Rd.
- Setting Revenue Neutral Rate and Budget Hearing dates for August 25th
- Annual VMware Renewal for $67,200.00
- Application for Nutrition and Healthy Eating Supplemental Funding for Early Head Start and Head Start
- Building Needs Assessment report presentation
Special Meeting - Board Retreat
The Board of Education is holding a special meeting for a board retreat. The session is dedicated to a discussion on strategic planning.
- Discussion regarding strategic planning
Regular Meeting
The Board of Education will consider a professional agreement for the 2025-2026 school year and a new Cardiac Emergency Response Policy and Plan. The board will also review several facility maintenance contracts and various memorandums of understanding.
- Ratification of HNEA professional agreement with teacher starting salary of $49,500.00
- Approval of Cardiac Emergency Response Policy and Plan
- Roof Top Unit Replacement at HHS/North Gym for $29,029.00
- Solar shades purchase and installation at Faris Elementary for $25,805.35
- Approval of 2025-2026 Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Bid
Reorganization Board Meeting
The Board of Education will hold a reorganization meeting to elect a President and Vice President for the 2025-2026 term. The board is deciding on salary increases for administrative and classified staff and approving district handbooks and the school calendar.
- Approval of $480,000 for administrative and classified salary increases
- Genetec Renewal for $239,6220.00
- Hiland Milk Bid 2025-2026 for $239,088.28
- TMA Licensing Renewal for $23,248.16
- Adoption of the 2025-2026 Hourly School Calendar using the 1,116 hour option
Regular Meeting
The USD 308 Board of Education will vote on a new district cell phone policy and construction projects for Morgan, Lincoln-McCandless, and Faris schools. The board will also review a first look at the 2025-2026 district handbooks and discuss contract negotiations in executive session.
- Construction and renovation for Morgan, Lincoln-McCandless, and Faris schools for $117,959.00
- Adoption of the District Cell Phone Policy
- Approval of June 2025 Board Policy Updates
- First look at 2025-2026 District Handbooks
- Approval of the May 2025 Treasurer's Report