Instructional coaches, nurses and special education program specialists at Friendswood ISD are among the non-teaching professional positions that will be given a one-time retention stipend totaling $156,000 for the 2026-27 school year, following board approval at its April 13 meeting.
What you need to know
According to district documents, the positions eligible for the stipend include:
- Instructional coaches
- Specialists in areas such as math, science, literacy and English
- Nurses
- Media integration specialists
- Special education program specialists
- Athletic trainers
- Other non-teaching professional roles
The stipend will be issued Aug. 20 to eligible employees who worked in these roles during the 2025-26 school year. The employees must sign a contract for 2026-27 and remain with the district at the start of the school year to receive the stipend, according to district documents.
