The agendas have been posted for the September 21, 2020 DSISD Board of Trustees workshop meeting and agenda review meeting; links to attachments are included. The meetings will be conducted via videoconference, as permitted by Governor Abbott’s temporary suspension of Open Meetings Laws, starting at 6 p.m. Board members will participate remotely and members of the general public can use a link to connect to the audio of the meeting (w/agenda and reports displayed). Please note that we are using a new system for submitting public comments that uses audio from the submitter. Those wishing to provide comments for Public Forum should call 512.827.7365 to record comments by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. See Board Meeting webpage for more information.
BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING:
The Bond Advisory Committee will meet virtually Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m. The meeting can be accessed here.
SCHOOL VIDEOS FOR BACK-TO-CAMPUS:
Check out informational videos on back-to-campus protocols from the elementary principals and the high school.
"RETURN, REIMAGINE, RECONNECT" WEBPAGE PROVIDES UPDATES ON RETURN TO SCHOOL:
The "Return, Reimagine, Reconnect" webpage shares information and updates on the return to school for the 2020-21 year. Information is available on the instructional plan, remote learning, in-person learning, the collection of feedback, and other resources. Frequently Asked Questions on many topics are available as well.
TOUR OF NEW DSHS CLASSROOM WING:
Principal Angela Gamez leads a tour of the new classroom wing at Dripping Springs High School, with Career and Technical Education and science classrooms.
SEL RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN NEW PARENT TOOLBOX:
The DSISD mental health team has created a "parent toolbox" to support the social-emotional well-being of students, divided into elementary and secondary resources.
VISION:
We inspire and equip students to be life-long learners and positive contributors to the world.
MISSION:
We partner with students, parents, and the community to provide a personal and exceptional education for every student.
Superintendent Todd Washburn shares a message as teh first week of both remote and in-person learning wraps up. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE.
The district continues to make progress on projects from the 2018 bond program. CLICK ON HEADLINE FOR A SUMMARY OF PROJECTS.
Dripping Springs High School senior Mitchell Bockelman has been selected as a National Merit semifinalist in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE.
In order to allow time for teachers to collaborate and plan exceptional learning experiences for our students, this year all elementary campuses in Dripping Springs ISD have scheduled six “early release” dates. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE.
Several updates are shared for parents, including guidelines that address return to in-person learning for some students Sept. 14. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ UPDATE.
