DRIPPING SPRINGS — Dripping Springs ISD is moving forward with a reduction in its tax rate for the 2023-24 fiscal year. On Monday, Sept. 25, the DSISD Board of Trustees approved a rate of $1.1075 per $100 of certified property value by a vote of 6-1. The tax rate is a $0.1854 decrease from the 2022 ...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — The 2023-24 Compensation Plan will bring a pay increase for Dripping Springs ISD employees across the board. The plan, unanimously approved by the DSISD Board of Trustees on June 26, includes a 3% pay increase for teachers (based on median teacher salary) and all other employees (...

(Editor’s Note: This post was edited on Wednesday, May 24) STUDENT SAFETY DRIPPING SPRINGS — To continue ensuring the safety of its students, Dripping Springs ISD will be adding more school resource officers (SRO) to campuses. Currently, DSISD has a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hays County...

By Megan Wehring  DRIPPING SPRINGS – Dripping Springs ISD is adding an additional school resource officer (SRO) for its campuses.  On Monday, Aug. 29, the DSISD Board of Trustees approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Hays County Sheriff’s Office for an additional SRO, as the district...

By Megan Wehring  DRIPPING SPRINGS – Elaine Cogburn is returning to Dripping Springs ISD – this time as the Deputy Superintendent for Finance and Operations.  The hiring was approved during the July 27 special meeting of the DSISD Board of Trustees. Cogburn brings nearly 30 years of experience worki...

DRIPPING SPRINGS – With the county’s average gas price nearing $4, the Dripping Springs ISD (DSISD) Board of Trustees will consider entering an interlocal agreement with TASB Energy Cooperative next Monday. As of April 18, the national average price for regular unleaded gas is $4.087 and the state’s...

Staff Report Dripping Springs ISD has convened a committee to address the district’s explosive projected growth with recommendations on developments for the next five to 10 years, and the committee is seeking community feedback on these recommendations. Three community feedback meetings on the Long-...

By Sahar Chmais There were tears, boos, laughter and applause taking place in the Dripping Springs High School auditorium, but there was no play. Only parents pleading in front of the DSISD Board of Trustees regarding mask policies. Nearly two hours of testimonies were presented, with many urging th...

By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS — After several months of deliberation, the Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved new attendance zones on Tuesday for the 2021-2022 school year. The Board approved Elementary Option E-1 and Middle School Option 1-A, which are modifications of p...

by Chase Rogers Dripping Springs ISD approved a return-to-school plan Monday, July 28, cementing guidelines for in-person and remote instruction for the fall semester. The DSISD Board of Trustees voted 7-0 in favor to approve the “Return, Reimagine, Connect” back-to-school plan, taking effect after ...