The Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees is in the midst of a search for a permanent superintendent for the district.

Nearly 80 candidates expressed interest in the position and the board carefully reviewed the pool before selecting seven for interviews, which occurred the week of Oct. 7. A second round of interviews will occur the week of Oct. 21. The process is being led by TASB (Texas Association of School Boards) Executive Search Services.

“We were pleased to see such a tremendous lis...