Why does it appear Elm Grove will receive less library funding than other campuses?
The second to the last slide of the Libraries Presentation cost estimate worksheet shows 17 campuses scheduled to receive approximately $36,000 each and Elem Grove Elementary to receive $10,000. The 17 campuses include 12 of the district’s 13 elementary schools (less Elm Grove) and 5 of the district’s six middle schools (less McCormick).
This does not mean Elm Grove and McCormick will receive less money for their programs. Rather, Elm Grove and McCormick are scheduled to be the first campuses to receive library funds out of current district money (regardless of the outcome of the bond election) in order to serve as test sites for library and furniture and equipment for potential district-wide adoption. Should the bond pass, that funding would be used to bring all other campuses to the same standards established at Elm Grove and McCormick.
Hays CISD is committed to providing equal and engaging opportunities at all campuses.