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Elgin ISD board approves 2025–26 compensation plan including HB2 teacher increases
Summary
The Elgin ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the district's 2025'1026 compensation plan, which implements state-mandated staff raises under House Bill 2 and a 3% midpoint increase for other employees; the board was told an amended budget reflecting the plan will come back in August.
Elgin ISD Board of Trustees approved the district's 2025'1026 compensation plan after a public discussion and a unanimous 7-0 vote.
The plan implements teacher raises required by House Bill 2 and applies a 3% of-midpoint pay increase for nonteaching staff, the district's chief financial officer told the board. Clark Motley, Elgin ISD chief financial officer, said, "Tonight, we are approving the compensation plan, not the amended budget." He told trustees the amended budget that funds the plan will be presented for approval in August.
The board heard that the plan reflects multiple considerations, including state guidance, recruitment and retention needs and comparisons with area districts. Motley said the recommendations account for "House Bill 2 ruling interpretations, the impact on current compensation plans in relation to all nonteaching employment categories, the state of public education finance," and that the district followed TASB salary study guidance.
Trustees asked clarifying questions about the proposed percentages. A board member, Missus Reese, said she had favored a larger increase during earlier deliberations; the board ultimately approved the 3% midpoint approach for nonteaching staff and the teacher increases tied to HB2. Board member Mister Moss moved approval; the motion was seconded by Missus Walter Shaikh and passed 7-0.
The board and staff emphasized that the action was to approve the compensation plan only; district staff will return in August to present the corresponding budget amendment and any implementation details that require further authorization.
