Dripping Springs
EDUCATION
Trustees approve $100 million budget for new school year
The Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the 2024-25 fiscal year budget at its meeting on June 24. The $100.4 million operating budget, less recapture, allocates 84% of its budget inr payroll for nearly 1,100 district employees. The remaining 16% of the budget will be used for classroom supplies, utilities, professional development, transportation, safety, and travel. 2024-2025 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS The budget includes a 1% pay increase for staff and increased health insurance premiums. It also reduces the district’s personnel by 23 full-time equivalent positions, saving $967,500. The district will increase the student- to-teacher ratio in Pre-K of 20 to 1; and second...
Education Foundation increases commitment to innovation and mental wellness at DSISD
The Dripping Springs Education foundation presented a check for $417, 541.99 to Dripping Springs ISD. The foundation raises money each year to fund innovation at the local district. Tedi Wells, president-elect of the foundation, said one of the key initiatives is to fund mental health services to district students and staff. Because of the funding the foundation provides, the district can staff three fulltime licensed mental health professionals across all campuses to help stu- dents in need of counseling or intervention. In 2023, the program added funding for a full-time licensed mental health counselor for all DSISD staff. “It’s important...
Public invited to see historical exhibits honoring local public education
The Dripping Springs ISD will hold an open house and community coffee for the public on Wednesday, July 10, at 10 a.m. at the Center for Learning & Leadership, located at 300 Sportsplex Drive. Community members will have the opportunity to tour the building, view numerous historical items on display, and visit with district leaders over coffee. The renovated Center for Learning & Leadership, which opened in June 2023, houses the district’s administrative offices and Child Development Center, previously located at 510 W. Mercer Street. Over the last two years, the school district communications staff has worked on several projects to commemorate and...
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