DSISD Trustee joins educational advocacy team

Dripping Springs Independent School District Trustee Ron Jones has been appointed to a statewide, public education advocacy board.

Friends of Texas Public Schools — a nonprofit, grassroots organization — highlights the virtues and achievements of Texas public schools. Along with Odell Taylor and David Webb, Jones was appointed to the organization’s board of directors late last month.

Jones worked in the education technology sector for more than 25 years. He is not only a trustee for DSISD but is also active on multiple boards and nonprofits in the greater Dripping Springs community, including the Burke Center for Youth.

Jones said he is motivated to assist in DSISD’s fiscal management and governance as growth and academic achievement dictate for the school district.

“I am proud to serve on the Friends of Texas Public Schools board,” said Jones. “Our public school teachers, administrators, and staff are heroic in so many ways: impacting the lives of our students is a noble effort, and I've always been grateful to Friends of Texas Public Schools for helping us tell these stories.”

The apolitical organization claims to defend the honor of Texas students and educators, according to its website, fotps.org.

“We are a bit of a different type of organization… one that doesn’t invest energy in education reform but rather in celebrating what’s right with our schools,” the website states.

“On behalf of the board of directors and our members, we are excited to have Odell, Ron, and David join our Friends team,” said Scott Milder, co-founder of Friends. “As long-time advocates of public schools, their support and advice will be of great benefit to Friends and ISD’s across Texas.”