Dripping Springs ISD officials will ask voters to approve a $402.3 million bond package this May. It will include construction for the district’s second high school and renovations, among other items.

The DSISD board of trustees voted unanimously to call for the school bond election during a special meeting Feb. 6.

The details

The bond package is divided into two propositions. Proposition A includes $399.7 million for the construction of High School No. 2, which will have a 2,500 student capacity. Other items on Prop A include the following:
  • Capital improvements and renovations for Dripping Springs High School and Rooster Springs Elementary
  • Capital maintenance across district facilities
  • Transportation projects, such as seat belts for buses, replacement of older buses and purchase of new buses to account for district growth
  • Technology infrastructure and equipment
  • Portable classrooms, or temporary buildings designed to increase classroom space
Proposition B includes $2.6 million for technology device upgrades for teachers, staff and students, and interactive panels to be set up in classrooms.

The two propositions together total a $402.3 million bond package.


Dig deeper

The bond comes as the district continues to face growth across campuses. In December, the board approved new attendance zone boundaries to accommodate for overcapacity across DSISD and for its newest elementary school.

The newest high school will accommodate 2,500 students on its 153-acre campus and include 1,800 parking spaces, located off Darden Hill Road, according to schematic designs approved by the board of trustees.

The new high school is expected to alleviate overcrowding at DSHS, which is the only high school currently in the district. DSHS is expected to reach 3,000 students by the 2026-27 academic year, over the 2,500 student capacity limit.


The proposed bond follows the $223.7 million May 2023 bond that passed after a $481.13 million bond failed in November 2022. The designing phase of the high school was funded by the May 2023 bond.

The new May bond comes after about two years of planning meetings, including parents, students, staff, volunteers and other district community members, DSISD Deputy Superintendent Elaine Cogburn said at the special meeting.

What’s next

Those registered to vote within DSISD attendance boundaries are eligible to vote on the May school bond package, including Prop A and B.


The deadline to register to vote is April 3. The early voting will run from April 22-29 and election day is May 3.

For more information, visit www.dsisdtx.us.