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Hays CISD parents raise special-education concerns as district presents program update
Summary
Three public commenters urged changes to Hays CISD special-education services as district officials presented an update; Special Education leadership answered trustees’ questions but no formal board action was taken.
Three community members addressed the Hays CISD Board of Trustees on Sept. 24 to press concerns about the district’s Special Education programs.
Allison Stern, Iris Hayes and Marc Van Bree each spoke during the public forum about Special Education issues. After public comment, Executive Officer of Special Education Michelle Velasquez and Director of Special Education Melissa Corona presented slides to the Board and engaged with trustees’ questions. Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright also spoke on the agenda item.
Trustees asked for clarifications during the presentation; the minutes record that trustees engaged with staff but do not record a formal decision or a specific change to policy. The item was listed as an information item, and no motion or vote was recorded on Special Education during this meeting.
The presentation and public comments were the principal opportunity for parents and district staff to raise and respond to program concerns at this session. Trustees requested comparative data (see requests for information) that may inform future deliberations.
