BOE votes to exceed Revenue Neutral Tax rate for ’24-25

By ALICIA FEYERHERM Tiger Media Network Monday’s USD 489 Board of Education meeting started off with a rate hearing. The board voted on a resolution…

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USD 489 discusses cell phone policy

By ALICIA FEYERHERM Tiger Media Network Image Courtesy Pixabay USD 489 Board of Education discussed student cell phone usage at Monday’s board meeting. Board Member…

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Hays Middle School to become Indians

By ALICIA FEYERHERM Tiger Media Network USD 489 Board of Education approved the change of the middle school mascot to the Indians in a 5-2…

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USD 489 discusses HVAC maintenance, school calendar, KASB policies

By ALICIA FEYERHERM Tiger Media Network Three action items had a split vote during Monday’s USD 489 Board of Education meeting.  The first item was…

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Free breakfast now available for all USD 489 students

By ALICIA FEYERHERMTiger Media Network Starting next Monday, breakfast will be free to all students in USD 489, regardless of free or reduced meal eligibility.…

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Public expresses opinions on High School bathroom design

By ALICIA FEYERHERMTiger Media Network Nearly half of Monday’s USD 489 Board of Education meeting was dedicated to public comment regarding the bathroom design in…

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Board of Education discusses employee compensation

BY ALICIA FEYERHERM USD 489 Board of Education met Monday and reviewed the collective bargaining agreement for the upcoming school year. For certified employees, $1825…

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Superintendent discusses school safety, legislative bills

BY ALICIA FEYERHERM USD 489 Board of Education met on Monday, where Superintendent Ron Wilson updated the board on school safety in the district in…

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USD 489 hosts community meeting to discuss rebranding

BY RAEGAN NEUFELD The possibility of a rebranding for the Hays High School Indians brought together students, parents and community members Tuesday night for a…

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USD 489 board discusses bond next steps, self-evaluation results and student fees

BY ALICIA FEYERHERM After the recent passing of the USD 489 School bond, Superintendent Ron Wilson recognized the Vote Yes Committee at the May 16…

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