Trustees will also consider a new cellphone policy that would require students to store personal devices away for the duration of the school day on school property.
The overview
The 2025-26 district compensation plan includes:
- $1,875 increase for teachers with one to two years of experience
- $2,500 increase for teachers with three to four years of experience
- $5,000 increase for teachers with five or more years of experience
- $64,000 as the new teacher salary
- 3% increase for all other employees
- Market adjustments for employees in identified positions to improve recruitment and retention, which includes speech-language pathologists and counselors
The cost
The state will be providing CCISD with nearly $11 million for the TRA and $1.4 million for support staff retention allotment, according to district agenda documents.
While the total cost of the compensation plan will be nearly $18 million, the district will only be paying about $6 million with the help of state funding, district documents note.
Also on the agenda
The district’s new cellphone policy recommendation comes after the passage of House Bill 1481 in late June, Community Impact previously reported. HB 1481 prohibits the use of cellphones, smartwatches and other personal communication devices throughout the school day for all Texas public schools.
If a student uses a personal device during the school day on school property, it will result in “confiscation of the device, return of the device at the end of the school day and notification to parents,” the district’s updated code of conduct—which will also be considered at the board’s July 28 meeting—reads.
Multiple offenses to the policy could result in in-school suspension and possible placement in the District Alternative Education Program.
Exceptions to this new policy include:
- The student’s use is necessary for implementation of the student’s individualized education program, a 504 plan, or a similar program or plan.
- The student’s use is required due to a documented need based on a directive from a qualified physician.
- The student’s use is necessary to comply with a health or safety requirement imposed by law or as part of the district or campus safety protocols.
In a statement made by CCISD Superintendent Karen Engle July 24 through the district’s social media page, she noted HB 1481 expands existing district practices.
“This new law reflects many of our current practices and extends the cellphone policy to include other times of the school day, such as passing periods and lunch,” she said. “I ask for your support and patience as we navigate the implementation of the law districtwide.”
Stay tuned
The board will meet at 6 p.m. July 28 at the district’s Education Support Center, located at 2425 E. Main St., League City.
