Denton ISD teachers to receive $750 pay increase; staff to see 1% midpoint payment

“Although we can’t do a huge increase right now ... this is helping us to get a more level playing field before we bring you a compensation recommendation for the next budget season,” O’Bara said.

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The pay adjustments will be paid to staff members in a lump sum in March.

DISD voters approved raising the tax rate to $1.2069 per $100 of assessed value in the November election. The tax rate increase was expected to generate around $26.91 million in new revenue for the district, which would result in a projected surplus of more than $11 million. This would help address the district’s projected shortfall of $15 million. Officials earmarked funds to support costs associated with instruction, district operations, general administration and other services.

District leaders expect to recommend a compensation increase for the 2026-27 school year later this semester, the release states.

“As we continue our budget work this spring, we are committed to building a long-term compensation plan that reflects the value our employees bring to Denton ISD students and families,” Deputy Superintendent Jeremy Thompson said in the release.