The Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved (6-0) the 2025-26 fiscal year budget at the June 23 meeting. Prior to the regular meeting agenda, a budget presentation from Deputy Superintendent Elaine Cogburn and a public hearing were held. A recording of the presentation can be viewed here.
With the 89th Legislative Session concluding in early June, DSISD is currently working to incorporate the significant amount of changes to the school funding formula because of House Bill 2 (HB 2) and other legislation. Because HB 2 includes compensation funding, DSISD plans to present the 2025-26 compensation plan to the Board of Trustees at the August board meeting as well as an amendment to the budget.
The $104.2 million General Fund budget, less recapture, includes 83 percent for payroll for nearly 1,200 district employees. The remaining 17 percent of the budget will be used towards classroom supplies, utilities, professional development, transportation, safety, travel and contracted services.
In January 2025, the Board of Trustees adopted budget parameters to guide the 2025-26 budget development process, which includes months of planning and preparation with DSISD campuses and departments. Budget workshops were held on January 27, April 23 and May 30 and were open to the public.
The tax rate for the 2025-26 fiscal year will be adopted by the Board of Trustees in September.