Magnolia ISD approves raises, stipends as part of 2026-27 employee compensation plan

Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify bus drivers and food service workers are receiving a 3% raise and custodians are receiving a $2/hour raise.

Magnolia ISD trustees voted to approve the employee compensation plan, which includes raises and stipends for employees, for the 2026-27 school year at their May 12 meeting.

A closer look

Assistant Superintendent of Operations Erich Morris said during his presentation that there will be a minimum 3% pay increase for teachers with zero to 10 years of experience, with that figure going as high as 6% for teachers with 26 years or more of experience.

Bus drivers and food service workers will also receive a 3% raise, while custodians will receive a $2/hour raise.

Sorting out details

The district is providing a $500 one-time retention payment for employees who are on the payroll as of Sept. 15. Morris said a prior year fund balance associated with a one-time payment from a property value audit will pay for the incentive.

Morris further explained that there is going to be a $50 to $100 increase in employer health insurance contributions, depending on what kind of plan the employee has.

“At this point with the heavy increases that we're seeing, I think this is a great utilization, and it's unique in nature,” Morris said.

MISD officials said it will cost $4.5 million for the raises and stipends, the health insurance contributions and the district's new 401(a) plan.