Hays CISD Board Policy CW (Local) outlines the full criteria and process for naming facilities in the district. 

New schools can be named for:

• An historical or geographical site or community;
• The subdivision in which the facility is located;
• A significant local, state, or national figure (living or deceased);
• A person who has made a significant contribution to education in the district (living or deceased);
• A local, state, or national historical event or place; or
• A person or people who have donated land or money for the property or facility.

Nominations can be accepted from:

• A resident or student of the district
• An entity that pays taxes into the district's general fund
• A non-profit entity that provides services or funding, direct or in-kind, to the district.

Additional Criteria:

• Nominations must be in good taste, and not generally considered offensive, silly, or embarrassing.
• If the nominated name is an historical or geographic site, the name submitted must be accompanied by a written summary and/or a description of the significance of the name.
• If the nominated name is an individual, the name submitted must be accompanied by a written rationale and/or description of the named person's accomplishments. Each name nominated must fulfill the following criteria:
  • The nominee shall be widely respected, regardless of any partisan affiliation.
  • The nominee shall be a person of character who embodies a wholesome image that would be expected to stand the test of time.
  • The nominee shall have a background of service to people of the District, Texas, or the United States.