Mixed report cards for Wimberley, DSISD in new grading system

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]n A, two Bs and one D were the letter grades Dripping Springs ISD received as part of the preliminary “report card” from the Texas Education Agency’s new A-F accountability system.

DSISD officials, however, maintain their stance in opposition to the state’s new system, which is not slated to to into effect until the 2018 school year.

Bruce Gearing, DSISD superintendent, said while the district embraces “meaningful accountability” that informs students, parents and teachers about the learning needs in the district, the new system isn’t the right way to go.