Magnolia ISD approved continuing three incentive programs to improve teacher retention during a Feb. 13 school board meeting.
The three programs that passed during the consent agenda—meaning there was no discussion on the item—were the early resignation program, the certified teacher referral incentive program and the early signing incentive program, according to Executive Director of Communications Denise Meyers.
According to Meyers, the early resignation program is for teachers who are employed and are resigning or retiring, and give early notice to the district. According to details provided to Community Impact by MISD officials, the early resignation program will “buy back” up to 10 days of accumulated local leave days at a rate of $100 per day, and outgoing employees will receive a one-time $500 incentive payment.
The certified teacher referral incentive program is for those who are employed in the district and recruit new teachers who are hired by MISD, Meyers said. According to incentive details, this incentive program was created due to a shortage in certified teachers in Texas. Program details state MISD employees—who recommend a teacher who goes on to be hired—will receive a one-time stipend for the referral once the recommended teacher signs a 2023-24 teacher contract and starts work.
