Dripping Springs ISD

‘Those are some of the hardest working people in this district’

DRIPPING SPRINGS — The Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees discussed, for the second time, the potential of a health course requirement for high school students to graduate. This comes weeks after the board decided to postpone any action on the item at its Oct. 23 meeting, following a recommendation by the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) to add the requirement beginning with the class of 2028.

Dripping Springs ISD received a superior rating for its financial accountability.

At its Oct. 23 meeting, the Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees decided to postpone any action on a requirement for a health course for high school students to graduate.

At its Oct. 3 meeting, the Dripping Springs City Council approved several proclamations and appointed two individuals to the Dripping Springs Ranch Park (DSRP) Board of Directors.

District announces Taxpayer Tuesday dates

Staff Report DRIPPING SPRINGS — Five Dripping Springs ISD students attended the 2023 Lone Star Leadership Academy, hosted by the nonprofit Education in Action, this summer. Students were nominated by educators to participate based on demonstrated leadership ability, academic success and involvement in school and community activities, according to DSISD.

— 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.