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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
| 🚨 Alert (LEVEL 10) |
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Board to Vote on 2026 Property Tax Rate
The board will vote to approve the 2026 property tax rate under Action Item 10.A. The agenda does not state whether the proposed rate is above the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, which would constitute a tax increase for homeowners even if the rate itself is lowered.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: This is the most important vote of the year for your wallet. Contact the DSISD Board of Trustees (see district website for contact info): ‘Before voting on Item 10.A, please state publicly how the proposed 2026 tax rate compares to the no-new-revenue rate and the voter-approval rate.’
💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Increase
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8) |
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Student Data Sharing Agreement on Consent Agenda
Hidden on the consent agenda, the board is set to approve an agreement for ‘Data Warehouse Services’ with the Texas Education Exchange. These systems can collect and share vast amounts of sensitive student data with third parties, often without direct, ongoing parental consent.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the DSISD Board of Trustees (see district website for contact info): ‘Pull Consent Item 9.M for a full discussion and a recorded vote. What specific student data will be shared under this agreement, and how can parents opt out?’
💰 Impact: Student Data Privacy Risk
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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New Partnerships with Outside Mental Health Groups
The board plans to approve agreements with the Hill Country Mental Health Center and the Hays Caldwell Women’s Center via the consent agenda. The details of these partnerships, including what services will be offered to students and whether parental consent is required, are not disclosed in the agenda.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the DSISD Board of Trustees (see district website for contact info): ‘Regarding Consent Items 9.E and 9.F, the MOUs must be made public before any vote. What services will be provided to students and what are the parental consent requirements?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Student Services
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Health Committee to Make New Recommendations
The School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) will present its recommendations to the board. SHACs are often the source of controversial health and sex education curriculum proposals, making this a key item for parents to monitor.
Response
MONITOR AND ASK QUESTIONS: Attend the meeting or watch online to hear the SHAC’s presentation on Item 8.A. Be prepared to ask the board for a public review period before any recommendations are adopted as policy.
💰 Impact: Potential Curriculum Changes
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