By Megan Wehring 

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Dripping Springs ISD (DSISD) employees will get an extra $750 next month. 

Employees have told the district that this year has been challenging, especially for those who have worked longer hours because of staff shortages. Knowing that, the trustees unanimously approved a one-time lump sum payment of $750 to all employees as of Nov. 15. 

The payment will come from fund balance in the budget, according to Catherine Knepp, assistant superintendent of fina...