By CRISTINA JANNEY

Hays Post

The Hays USD 489 school board will learn what the district’s official enrollment for the school year is at its meeting on Monday.

The state counts enrollment officially on Sept. 20. Enrollment is plugged into a formula to determine how much funding the district will receive from the state.

Hope Pantry

Members of Tigers in Service will discuss its “Make a Difference” project that benefits the USD 489 Hope Pantry. The pantry helps USD 489 families with food, clothing and hygiene items.

Fort Hays State Tiger fans attending the FHSU vs. Emporia football game at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 are invited to bring one or more items (non-perishable food, new clothing, hygiene products) or consider making a monetary donation to the Hope Pantry.

Collection sites will be located at entry gates to Lewis Field Stadium. Those who contribute will receive a drawing ticket for an exclusive Tiger Tailgate Package, including a reserved tailgating spot for the 2018 football season along with a cooler and all of the gear you need for a tailgate party experience.

The prize package will be given away at halftime. A few lucky attendees will be selected to participate in a halftime activity bringing further awareness to the cause.

Collection boxes will also be located at the Robbins Center, One Tiger Place; inside the Memorial Union (near Starbucks), 600 Park St.; and Golden Belt Bank, 1101 E. 27th St., from Oct. 16 to Nov. 3.

The district will hear a report from special educations staff on the district’s STAR Rooms.

The district will also discuss:

KASB policy recommendations

The superintendent’s evaluation

Negotiations

Health insurance