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Hays CISD Located in North Central Hays County, the Hays Consolidated Independent School District reaches more than 221 square miles. The district’s 25 campuses are located throughout northern Hays County, serving over 20,000 students. Hays CISD is a proud partner with all of the communities it serves, providing extraordinary educational services and opportunities for students. Hays CISD graduates are ready for success! Three comprehensive high schools, six middle schools (6-8 grade), 14 elementary schools, an alternative high school of choice and a disciplinary center comprise the district’s campuses, which have tripled in number since 2000. The district also features a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center. The district offers dynamic, rigorous instruction with a commitment to serve the unique needs of every child. Its modern, energy-efficient schools are ideal learning environments, staffed with highly-qualified, caring teachers and staff. Students are offered many specialized career programs and have access to an elementary magnet school program for science, engineering, technology, and mathematics. Our comprehensive high schools have Project Lead the Way designations and music, art, library, and PE are included in the weekly rotation at every elementary school. In the rapidly evolving world of educational opportunity Hays CISD is committed to partnering with families in designing the best program for each child. One of the points of pride for Hays CISD is the quality of its extracurricular programs. The district recognizes the value of student participation in extracurricular activities and features award-winning band, choir, visual and theatre arts, and athletic programs. The expectation is for students to stretch their minds and expand their abilities as they fulfill their graduation goals. Award-winning music, theater and athletic programs are part of the student offerings at Lehman High School and Hays High School as part of the rigorous general curriculum. Lehman High School, which opened in 2004, features a culinary program and a Navy JROTC. Hays High School, which is nearing its proud 50th anniversary, features the 2013 state championship softball team and a Marine JROTC program. Hays CISD citizens are always ready and willing to volunteer, pitch-in, and help the schools. There is a lasting history of pride and support for the schools dating back more than 100 years. Everyone is welcome to be part of the school district family and all of its accomplishments. Hays CISD schools are important to the quality of life in northern Hays County. The district works hard to ensure that children have the very best opportunities because they are the community’s future.

IMPORTANT LINKS ● Employment Opportunities ● Hays CISD Educator Profile ● Hays CISD Employee Benefits ● District Calendar ● Human Resources Webpage Human Resources Hays CISD knows it's educators make the difference and that every employee is an educator – no matter the role. All team members make a contribution to the district’s mission and the ability for students to achieve, excel, and prosper. Approximately 80% of the entire school district budget is invested in the district’s most important resource – the people who impact the lives of students. Services in this department are focused on recruiting and retaining a diverse group of outstanding people who all work together in service. HR Mission Statement In Human Resources, we believe in the power of people, and the difference they can make. We are committed to building and supporting our team of DIFFERENCE MAKERS to positively influence every student's life.

Your HR Leadership Team Dr. Fernando Medina Dr. Medina began his career in education in the early 1990s as a music teacher and band director, including time spent as the director of the North Grand Prairie High School Mariachi band. From 1997 to 2016, he honed his craft as an education leader, serving as a campus principal, the executive director of human resources, and eventually the assistant superintendent of human resources for the Richardson Independent School District near Dallas. In 2016, Dr. Medina became the Austin Independent School District’s chief human capital officer. The Hays CISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved hiring Dr. Medina in June of 2021 to serve as the Chief Human Resources Officer. Linda Hall Linda Hall began her career in education as a middle school teacher and coach at Eisenhower Middle School in San Antonio. In 2010, she took on the role of Public Relations Officer for Pleasanton ISD, and shortly after became the Director of Employee Services and Communications. Ms. Hall continued her career in human resources as the Director of Human Resources for

Copperas Cove ISD. In June of 2018, Ms. Hall was hired as the Director of Human Resources for Hays CISD. She currently serves as the Deputy Human Resources Officer. Tim Robinson Tim Robinson has enjoyed a successful career as an educator for the past 20 years. He began teaching in 1999 at a school district in New Mexico. In 2002, he joined the Hays CISD family at Elm Grove Elementary as a fourth grade teacher. Through 2011, he also served as a teacher at Science Hall and Carpenter Hill Elementary. Robinson completed the Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) and served as a Master Teacher at Camino Real Elementary prior to becoming the Assistant Principal at Dahlstrom Middle School In 2011. In 2013 he was named the district’s AP of the Year. Robinson served as Principal of Buda Elementary from 2014-2020. He was named the district’s Principal of the Year in 2016 and recognized as an HEB statewide semi-finalist for Principals in 2018. Robinson is a proud Veteran of the United State Navy earning a National Defense Medal for services during Operation Desert Storm. He currently serves as the Director of Talent Acquisition in Human Resources.

New Teacher Hiring Schedule 2021-22 Hays CISD offers a competitive compensation plan . Teachers with 0 years of experience are starting at $50,000! Hays CISD also maintains a competitive stipend for special education and bilingual teachers. For more information on our entire compensation plan, please visit our webpage HERE.

Hays CISD Employee Benefits Employee benefits are a major component of team member compensation packages. Hays CISD offers excellent medical and dental insurance, as well as a variety of other insurance products to ensure staff members are protected from unexpected life events. Hays CISD is also proud to offer staff members an employee assistance program. For additional information on our benefits, please visit our Benefits Hub HERE. Hays Advantage Plan-Benefits Information 2021-2022 Hays Advantage Plan Information Medical PPO and HMO Plan Information Non-Standard Hourly Employees (NSHE) for Hays CISD are eligible for Medical coverage. The cost would be 100% paid for by the NSHE. Premiums are collected on the 1st business day of each month. Employee Assistance Program The Deer Oaks Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free service provided for you and your dependents. This program offers a wide variety of counseling, referral, and consultation services, which are all designed to assist you and your family in resolving work/life issues in order to live happier, healthier, more balanced lives. These services are completely confidential and can be easily accessed by calling the toll-free Helpline: 1-866-327-2400. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Video Department Staff Contacts ​ Employee Services David Sifuentes HR Coordinator - Benefits [email protected] (512) 268-8975, Ext. 46026

Curriculum and Instruction

Meet our Transportation Department Filiberto Bonilla Director [email protected] (512) 268-8476 x46040 The Hays CISD Transportation Department serves all of the district's transportation needs. With a bus fleet of more than 200 strong, the Transportation Department is responsible for safely bringing 11,000 students to school and returning them home - every day. For many students, their bus driver is the first Hays CISD team member they see in the morning and the last school official they see at the end of the day. The transportation department logs on average 2.5 million miles a year. Student safety is the primary concern of the Transportation Department. Statistics show that the most dangerous time for students is before entering or after exiting the bus. The Transportation Department considers the environment and age of the students when determining bus stops. The department attempts to place every bus stop at a location with reasonable safety assurances for students. Parents must assume the responsibility for their students traveling back and forth from home to the stop. Students are expected to be at their stops five minutes before the scheduled time of the bus arrival.

Child Nutrition Department ​ Child Nutrition at Hays CISD recognizes there is a strong relationship between nutrition and learning. We seek to support this relationship and enhance your student's quality of life through fresh and wholesome food, a strong focus on nutrition, and unparalleled customer service. Thank you for uniting with us in “Putting Child Nutrition First!\" ​ If you have questions or comments you can contact us at Hays CISD Child Nutrition Office 5750 Dacy Lane Buda, TX 78610 Phone: (512) 268-1336 Fax: (512) 295-3089 [email protected] ​ ​ ​ More info can be found at https://www.hayscisd.net/Page/286

Maintenance and Operations Department Facilities provide services to the district’s 25 campuses located throughout northern Hays County, serving more than 20,000 students. Three 4-year comprehensive high schools, six middle schools (6-8 grade), 14 elementary schools, an alternative high school of choice and disciplinary center comprise the district’s campuses, which have tripled in number since 2000. The district also features a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center. Facilities is led by the chief operating officer Max Cleaver Chief Operations Officer [email protected] (512) 268-2141 ext. 46062 and comprises the following primary departments: Construction, Grounds/Utilities/Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Maintenance, Operations, Safety/Security and Transportation. Facilities Division Fast Facts Total Campus Building Area: 3,900,345 Square Feet Campus Grounds: 802.97 Acres Total Number of HCISD Facilities: 38 Bus Fleet Size: 226 More information can be found at https://www.hayscisd.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=451

Technology Department