Amid concerns extending to a pair of overpopulated classrooms at Uhland Elementary, Hays CISD leaders Monday felt they had no choice but to green light a waiver to allow for it.

But some trustees feel approval of the class size waivers by a unanimous 6-0 Feb. 25 vote could have negative implications.

“Our philosophy is to submit these waivers only when we absolutely have to, and when we do submit them, mitigate that by bringing aid to assist teachers.”

–Tim Savoy, Hays CISD chie...