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Brittany Anderson, on September 28, 2021

By Brittany Anderson

Air purifiers that will offer an added layer of safety against COVID-19, allergens and other viruses are coming to every Hays CISD campus in the coming weeks.

In a 6-0 vote, board members approved during their board meeting on Sept. 27 the $4.4 million purchase of over 1,700 Novaerus NV900 air purifiers for HCISD schools using Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds. Board member Esperanza Orosco was not present at the meeting.

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