“This year’s plan reflects our board and administration’s appreciation for the dedication of our staff, especially our veteran teachers, and our commitment to maintaining competitive compensation across all employee groups,” the district said in its release.
Breaking it down
The 2025-26 compensation plan includes:
- Minimum raise of 4% for all staff, including nurses, counselors, librarians, administrators and school resource officers
- 5% raise for all hourly employees
- Additional compensation for veteran teachers
- A one-time payment of $500 to all full-time employees Sept. 15
The pay raises come soon after Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2 into law June 4. The bill gives public schools around Texas an $8.5 million funding boost over the next two years, with much of the funding going to raises for educators and support staff, according to previous Community Impact reporting.
MISD said for all staff pay raises not included in HB 2, it would use local funds to fill any gaps in pay increases, according to the news release.
In the news release, the district said expenditure efficiencies—including changes to transportation, additional career and technical education courses in junior high and a focus on attendance—enabled the district to approve raises for all its employees.
