The Dripping Springs ISD’s search for a new superintendent is nearing its end.
Following a second round of interviews with a select group of candidates this week, the district is expected to select a lone finalist at the Board of Trustees’ October meeting.
That meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 30, rather than the fourth Monday of the month as is typical. It will start with an executive session at 5:30 p.m., with the public portion of the meeting beginning at 6 p.m.
The district began its search for a new head after Superintendent Dr. Bruce Gearing announced in July that he was leaving at the end of the month to assume the position of superintendent in the Leander ISD.
Dr. Nola Wellman, former superintendent of the Eanes ISD, was named as interim superintendent.
The timeline for the superintendent search was laid out in a special board meeting Aug. 15, and the effort is being coordinated by the Texas Association of School Boards’ Executive Search Services. Throughout the process, there have been opportunities for stakeholder input. An online survey was also available through the first week in September.
According to state statute, a 21-day waiting period will start on Oct. 30. After that waiting period, the board will finalize the new superintendent’s contract and determine when he or she will start.
Meetings are held in the boardroom at the DSISD Administration Building, 510 W. Mercer Street.
