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USD 489 School Board and Administration

Election date
Tuesday, November 2, 2027
Jurisdiction
Hays USD 489

USD 489 is not a 2026 ballot fight, but the board and superintendent still matter right now. The elected board controls policy and oversight; the appointed superintendent manages day-to-day administration.

Why It Matters

School leaders influence what kids are taught, how tax-backed bond projects are managed, and how parents experience the district long before the next board election arrives.

What Does This Job Actually Do?

The USD 489 school board is the seven-member elected body that hires and evaluates the superintendent, approves the budget, sets district policy, and votes on facilities and bond work. The superintendent manages day-to-day operations. This page separates elected board authority from appointed administration.

Current School Board and Administration (8)

These are current USD 489 school leaders, not a 2026 candidate field. Board members are elected officials; the superintendent is an appointed administrator.