HAYS COUNTY, Texas (Talk1370.com) -- Hays CISD trustees voted unanimously Monday night to slash more than $12 million from next year’s budget, approving a plan that looks to impact some 125 jobs across the district ahead of next school year.
One of the largest adjustments will be a district-wide increase in class sizes, effectively eliminating 63 teaching positions.
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Beyond the classroom, the board approved suspending stipends for nearly 1,000 employees and cutting roles in fine arts, athletics, and social services.
District leaders cited a widening gap between rising operational costs and stagnant state funding as the primary driver for the austerity measures.
