Hutto ISD compensation plan for 2023-24 includes 3% raises for all staff

The changes are expected to add $2.9 million in payroll costs to the district's 2023-24 budget, up 4.3% from this school year's expenses.

Trustees also considered a 4% option—the same as the previous school year's pay increase—but Graham recommended the district opt for 3% due to budget uncertainties.

The 4% pay increase would have added $3.6 million in payroll costs, according to a district presentation.

"I doesn't seem like the Legislature ... is going to help," Graham said. "I know we're going to realize a deficit this year."

Graham said if an increase to the basic allotment is passed before the end of the legislative session, the district could consider adopting a 4% increase instead.