Dripping Springs ISD trustees deny Level III parent grievance appeal, uphold Level II decision

The Dripping Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Feb. 17, 2026 to deny a Level III parent grievance appeal and uphold the Level II decision. "I move that the Board deny the appeal and uphold the Level II decision," said Rob McClelland as he made the motion; it was seconded by Shanda DeLeon and carried 7-0.

The board met in closed session at 5:06 p.m. under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.074, 551.082 and 551.0821 to deliberate the grievance and to consult with legal counsel. The board returned to open session at 5:54 p.m., at which point the motion was made and the roll call vote recorded: Olivia Barnard — Yes; Kim Cousins — Yes; Shanda DeLeon — Yes; Mary Jane Hetrick — Yes; Rob McClelland — Yes; Tricia Quintero — Yes; Stefani Reinold — Yes.

The record does not state further factual findings or remedies tied to the Level III appeal beyond the board's action to deny and uphold the prior Level II decision. The agenda item was identified solely as a Level III parent grievance appeal; no additional details about the grievance's subject matter, the Level II rationale, or any subsequent procedural steps were specified in the public record of this meeting.

The special meeting was held in the Center for Learning and Leadership board room; attendance was recorded before the closed session, with Tricia Quintero noted as arriving at 5:07 p.m. The minutes for this meeting were dated Feb. 23, 2026 and include attestation lines for board officers.