By Megan Wehring

Hays CISD will soon receive a new leader for the district’s Curriculum & Instruction Department.

The Hays CISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved hiring Marivel Sedillo, the district’s chief human resources officer, as the new chief academic officer. Sedillo will be replacing Sandra Dowdy for the position.

“I am excited that Marivel has accepted the challenge of leading our Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) Department,” said Superintendent Dr. Eri...