The district's contract for maintenance is up for renewal in 2000. The district will determine if it can be modified to enhance and improve services to schools. District bus routes are planned manually, due to the high cost of computerized routing systems. WISD is working with Hays County and the Capital Area Planning Council, however, to develop a cost-effective computerized routing and scheduling system using a Geographic Information System the county is developing. Once Hays County's Geographic Information System is complete, the district plans to use that system for automating their routing and scheduling.
Energy management continues to be a major focus of the district's facility management process.
WISD has negotiated a favorable depository agreement with a local bank that waives all monthly service charges, pays a significant interest rate on excess cash held in the bank, and provides checks, deposit slips, and a safety deposit box at no charge. The district's depository agreement continues to give favorable treatment to the district. Enhanced cash flow forecasting has allowed WISD to earn additional interest by moving excess cash into an investment pool. WISD is managing its insurance and related risk management functions effectively. The district provides competitive health plan coverages to employees, reduced workers' compensation claims through targeted safety training, has an effective emergency preparedness program, and works effectively with the Wimberley Fire Department to educate students in fire safety and ensure that schools comply with fire codes.