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Dr. Lopez, speaking to the board, presented the compensation proposal the district first shared at a June 17 budget workshop and said it “includes a raise for all employees and ensures we fulfill the state mandated compensation increases for teachers.” He told trustees the recommendation is intended to recognize district employees while remaining financially responsible.

Dr. Lopez warned that the district may close fiscal year 2024–25 with a larger deficit than initially projected. “Early indicators suggest we could possibly end with a deficit that's higher than initially projected,” Dr. Lopez said. He added that while the state allocated funds to cover required teacher raises, those funds “fall short of addressing the broad financial pressures” the district faces in areas such as special education, school safety, transportation and college, career and military readiness (CCMR). He also cited rising costs for insurance and utilities.

Board members voted in favor of the compensation proposal on a voice vote after the discussion; the chair called for the question, members answered “Aye,” and the motion carried. The meeting record shows no recorded opposing votes.

Dr. Lopez said staff are identifying offsets to mitigate the projected deficit but did not present specific dollar amounts or detailed line-item reductions at the meeting. The district did not provide figures for the total cost of the increases or projected savings during the session.

The board noted that the proposal was developed in the context of House Bill 2 and state-mandated teacher compensation increases. Trustees approved the measure and adjourned the meeting later in the evening.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","PASADENA ISD Special Called Meeting of the Board of Trustees 7/9/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Board approved a districtwide compensation proposal that includes raises for all employees and complies with state-mandated teacher pay increases under House Bill 2; district staff warned of a possible higher-than-projected deficit.","taxTitle","PASADENA ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",14251,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6174537,"Pasadena Federal School District board approves multiple counselor and specialist appointments",460,172000,632000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5369800-5c359377dee8b475026b5412b71424d7&start=172&end=632","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5369800-5c359377dee8b475026b5412b71424d7/thumbnail_172000.jpg","/articles/6174537/Texas/Pasadena-Federal-School-District-board-approves-multiple-counselor-and-specialist-appointments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6174537-ffbc58bcc485d669ef135205b2a43230/orig.mp4?Expires=1771045944&Signature=VKcj6kBiYrynZOhTcXPgax0aYBcm4RhmfBfUQVTBySmP5gFLVnIX3KltpQycvcQL--VuSjH1ttU00I4U8E9gIjFGGF1dL298z24LnEBWYjLfbrsxnBlFSdlAeSAD1aV7Yor3rUYepzR7UbWoJHZMfmlNyavsCHV56oVJVrCvD~2DVrfir9HCTRradN0pQt2RQfSMqJoEsIODXBFvikd3AY9Ys61O9lHCYmq1Drwr~dsOLBK0JPhA5tB3xZYSIKPorsJvNBOENwlaKh~Vn~OYHna08HwruObf8ZVZZZ6nM90pC~YR6CFZbq-ebsg90QqTjEVSKqgW5~H7KvvRKLIFXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pasadena Federal School District Board of Trustees approved a slate of personnel appointments on July 9, 2025, during a special session at the district administration building, the board announced.

The approvals covered personnel listed as Section A through G, filling counseling, special education and leadership roles for the 2025–26 school year. The action passed on a voice vote after a motion and second; the board recessed to closed session earlier in the meeting before reconvening to complete the approvals.

The board approved the following appointments as announced at the meeting: Nilda Salinas, approved as district support counselor in curriculum and instruction (not present at the meeting); Nikosha Green, approved as counselor at Bush Elementary School; Britney Sabstinski, approved as district support counselor in curriculum and instruction; O’Mary Martin, approved as diagnostician in the special education department (not present); Kavonna Banes, approved as licensed specialist in school psychology in special education for 2025–26; Alexandra Borowsky, approved as licensed specialist in school psychology in special education for 2025–26; Stacy Barber, approved to move from associate superintendent for campus leadership and academic achievement for the remainder of the 2024–25 school year; and Lindsay Lisinski, approved as associate superintendent for campus leadership and academic achievement for the remainder of the 2024–25 school year.

Board members present at the meeting introduced and congratulated the new appointees when they were in attendance. The board approved the personnel slate following a motion by Nelva Sullivan and a second by Marshall Kendrick; the chair called for a voice vote and the motion carried.

The meeting notice and quorum were recorded as posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act (Texas Government Code, chapter 551). No public comments were recorded during the open-session portion of the agenda.

Board members and staff encouraged colleagues to congratulate the new employees as they appear on campuses; the district did not provide additional hiring details or salary information during the meeting.","The Board of Trustees approved a slate of personnel hires for the 2025–26 school year, including counselors, special education specialists and two associate superintendents, during a July 9 special session.","actionData","errors"]

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Pasadena Federal School District board approves staff pay increases for 2025–26 school year

Pasadena Federal School District board approves multiple counselor and specialist appointments