School Board approves budget emphasizing staff salary increases for 2024-2025

The Godley Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees held a workshop on June 9, 2025, focusing primarily on the upcoming budget for the 2025-2026 school year. A significant point of discussion was the decision to not include step raises in the budget proposal, although the board confirmed that necessary raises would still be provided to staff.

The budget, projected at approximately $39 million, is described as balanced and conservative. The board emphasized that while step raises, which average around 1.23%, will not be part of this budget, they are planning to adopt new salary scales that could result in increases of over 5% for many staff members. This change aims to address long-standing salary concerns among employees.

During the meeting, the board discussed the different contract lengths for staff, noting that 12-month employees typically include maintenance and custodial staff, while 11-month employees include assistant principals and counselors. The new contracts for staff are set to begin on July 1.

Looking ahead, the board plans to present the final budget amendments for the 2024-2025 school year at their next meeting. They will also consider the new salary scales and budget amendments in July. The board is expected to receive certified values for tax rates on July 25 and will discuss the tax rate for both Godley ISD and Hill College at their August meeting.

Overall, the workshop highlighted the board's commitment to prioritizing employee compensation while maintaining a balanced budget, with a focus on ensuring that staff receive the raises they deserve.