While limited spending has highlighted a pair of Hays CISD School Board trustee races, two candidates are starting to separate themselves from the pack.

Will McManus, who is running for a trustee-at-large position, and Michael Sánchez, in the race to represent District 3, have spent more than $500 toward their campaigns, according to campaign finance reports filed before an April 6 deadline.

McManus received $400 in political contributions, with several donations coming from current school board ...