Perryton ISD is poised to enhance teacher compensation through the proposed Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program, which aims to reward educators based on student performance and evaluations. During the PISD Board of Trustees meeting on September 15, 2025, discussions highlighted the potential for teachers to earn significant additional salaries, ranging from $3,000 to $32,000, depending on their designation and the socioeconomic status of their student population.

The TIA program, established by the state six years ago, is designed to provide a pathway for teachers to achieve higher incomes while remaining in the classroom. The initiative prioritizes hard-to-staff positions, particularly in rural districts with a high percentage of low socioeconomic students. Perryton ISD Superintendent emphasized the importance of faculty involvement in developing a plan for the TIA, which would require a student growth measure and a teacher evaluation measure to determine eligibility for additional pay.

In addition to the TIA discussions, the meeting celebrated the achievements of Perryton's student athletes. The junior high cross country teams performed commendably at the Wolf Creek meet, with the boys placing third and the girls fifth out of 11 teams. High school athletes also showcased their talents, with standout performances from Jacob Erickson, who took first place in the high school boys' race, and Kyle Johnson, who secured first in the junior high boys' race.

The board also recognized the homecoming king and queen, Jackson Castanon and Jalen Appahans, respectively, and highlighted the positive strides made by the high school volleyball team, which won its first district set in years.

As the district moves forward with the TIA plan, a timeline has been established. Faculty discussions will continue through mid-October, with a plan to be developed and submitted for state approval by March 2026. If approved, the program could significantly impact teacher salaries and retention in the district, fostering a more motivated and effective teaching workforce.