DRIPPING SPRINGS  — Individuals who want to apply for the Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees May 3 election have until Friday, Feb. 14, to do so.

Two seats are up for re-election in 2025, which are currently held by Olivia Barnard and Tricia Quintero. DSISD trustees do not represent “places,” but rather are at-large representatives.

Candidates for the board of trustees in Texas must meet the following qualifications:

•   Be a United States citizen

•   Be 18 years of age or older

•   Not be mentally incapacitated (as defined in policy)

•   Have not been convicted of a felony (as defined in policy)

•   Be a resident of Texas continuously for 12 months immediately preceding the filing deadline

•   Be a resident of the district continuously for six months immediately preceding the filing dead-line

•   Be a registered voter from the territory of the office sought

Additionally, an informational school board candidate meeting will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, in the Center for Learning & Leadership. Superintendent Dr. Holly Morris-Kuentz will share information about the role and responsibilities of board members and answer questions. Attending the meeting does not commit an individual to running for a trustee seat; it is informational in nature, the district stated.

An application can be downloaded online at www.dsisdtx.us/elections. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14.

Applications may be filed:

1.   In person at: Center for Learning & Leadership (300 Sportsplex Drive, Dripping Springs)

2.   By mail to: DSISD, Attn: Supt. Office (P.O. Box 479, Dripping Springs, TX 78620)

3.   By email to: katrina.walker@dsisdtx.us