DSISD board to consider budget, safety, and compensation items at Aug. 24 meeting
The Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Aug. 24, 2026, to consider a range of administrative items, including budget amendments, a compensation plan, and school safety measures. No decisions have been made yet; the board's most recent meetings on Aug. 17 were agenda-only, and minutes have not been published.
Upcoming regular meeting (Aug. 24)
The board will take up a consent agenda that includes:
- Approval of 2026-2027 Budget Amendments
- Approval of Resolution 2027-03 Armed Security Officer Standards
- Approval of 2026-2027 Child Nutrition Meal Prices
- Approval of Right of Way Agreement for Darden Hill Road
- Approval of 2026-2027 Amended Compensation Plan
In addition, the agenda lists action on unemployment insurance renewal, attendance credit purchase, and child nutrition meal prices. Reports are scheduled on the student handbook, human resources, finance, and bond status.
Recent meetings (Aug. 17)
The board held three meetings on Aug. 17, all with agendas but no published minutes.
Agenda Review Meeting
Trustees reviewed and were set to vote on a wide range of items, including budget amendments, a compensation plan, and agreements related to school safety and student services. The agenda also included the 2026-2027 student code of conduct, meal prices, and contracts with external organizations. A closed session was scheduled to discuss hiring a safety specialist, a safety audit, and contracts with special education providers.
Workshop Meeting
The workshop focused on a presentation and discussion about the 2027 graduation, led by Deputy Superintendent Karen Kidd and Chief Communications Officer Jennifer Edwards. Public comments on posted agenda items were also on the agenda.
Special Meeting
The special meeting was called to consider endorsing a candidate for the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Board of Directors, Region 13, Place B. The item was presented by Board President Shanda DeLeon. No other substantive business was listed.
Coming up
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Aug. 24, 2026, at the DSISD board room. The agenda includes the items listed above. No other upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days.
All items are subject to board action; no votes have been recorded yet for any of these items.