Despite concerns over a lack of definition, Hays CISD leaders Monday pushed forward with its annual goals, mission statement and beliefs for the school year.

Those goals, approved by a split 5-2 vote, came as a result of several workshops involving the board of trustees and Ann Dixon, who is the district’s acting superintendent. Trustees Willie Tenorio and Holly Raymond both voted against the district’s goals.

Tenorio was concerned concerns the district’s goals were not clearly...