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High-performing teachers in Georgetown ISD may be eligible to receive additional compensation beginning this summer.
In February, the district received final approval to join the state's Teacher Incentive Allotment program.
Current situation
The statewide program is intended to help high-performing teachers reach a six-figure salary by earning stipends based on their effectiveness in the classroom, according to the Texas Education Agency.
The TIA currently provides Texas teachers anywhere from $3,000 to $32,000 in additional pay on top of their salary based on the level of designation they receive, including recognized, exemplary and master.
In June, 197 GISD teachers are expected to receive a payout through the TIA, according to GISD information.
The update
Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, the state will introduce a new acknowledged designation for the top 50% of Texas educators. Teachers in this category may be eligible to receive $3,000-$9,000 allotments.
The top 33% of teachers will receive recognized status, while the top 20% will be considered exemplary, and the top 5% will be classified as master.
Next school year, the state will increase funding allocations for existing designations to the following amounts, according to the TEA's website:
The district applied to join the TIA in April 2024 and submitted performance data collected from teachers last school year in mid-October, said Wes Vanicek, GISD chief of construction and future readiness initiatives, at an Oct. 6 board workshop.
Eligible teachers were expected to be notified of their designations in April or May.
