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KISD trustees approved a plan to hire 262 additional staff members for the 2025-26 school year during the March 31 meeting. (Courtesy Katy ISD)

Katy ISD to hire fewer staff in 2025-26 school year

By Valeria Escobar

KISD trustees approved a plan to hire 262 additional staff members for the 2025-26 school year during the March 31 meeting. 

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