A push for more student involvement in the Future Farmers of America (FFA) program is leading Hays CISD officials to brainstorm how to maximize attendance at future agricultural events.

On Nov. 12, several parents addressed the HCISD Board of Trustees, asking the district to allow students the ability to travel for major FFA competitions.

Hays High and Lehman High each have five agriculture teachers on staff, limiting how much classroom time an instructor can afford to miss for a competition.

At Ha...