Dripping Springs ISD

— Just like other area school districts, Dripping Springs ISD approved and updated its hazardous transportation route designations on June 26.

— The 2023-24 Compensation Plan will bring a pay increase for Dripping Springs ISD employees across the board.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Last week, Dripping Springs ISD recognized its central office employees who have been with the district for five, 10, 15 and 20 years. “We appreciate your hard work and dedication to our district,” the district said. Front row (from left): John Crowley, Nanci Freeborg, Carla Fry, Diana Perry, Mark DeBreaux and Jennifer Godwin. Back row (from left): Superintendent Dr. Holly Morris-Kuentz, Franky Jenkins-Lindsay, Clay Kirkham, Jennifer Minigh and Stacy Tejada. Not pictured: Randy Hollensbe, Tammy Cervantes, Eri Contreras, Bobbi Davenport, Maribel Lujan, Jena Walker and Tracy Faw.

— On May 23, Dripping Springs ISD announced Jennifer McGinnis and Dan Shane as the District Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year, respectively. McGinnis and Shane were chosen following an interview with a selection committee and will now represent DSISD in the Region 13 Teacher of the Year selection process this summer.

By Wayland D. Clark DRIPPING SPRINGS — The most talented softball high school seniors in the Central Texas area will compete in the 23rd Annual Austin Area All-Star Game, which will be played at the Dripping Springs ISD softball field at 7 p.m. on June 7.

DRIPPING SPRINGS — To continue ensuring the safety of its students, Dripping Springs ISD will be adding more school resource officers (SRO) to campuses.

By Megan Navarro DRIPPING SPRINGS

By Brittany Kelley DRIPPING SPRINGS

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Following a failed November bond, the Dripping Springs ISD community will have another chance to vote on a bond geared to keep up with the district’s growth.

— Early voting for the May 6 election wrapped up on Tuesday, May 2.

As of the first day of early voting for the May 6 election, there were 626 voters for Dripping Springs ISD and 98 for Hays CISD, according to Hays County Elections Office data.

The STAAR test looks different this year for students.

Staff Report DRIPPING SPRINGS

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Last week, the Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved Gina Mitschke as the district’s new chief financial officer.