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Leander ISD trustees authorize pay‑scale adjustments and give superintendent authority for one‑time retention payments
Summary
The board approved implementation of TASB‑recommended pay table adjustments for 2025–26 and authorized Superintendent to award a one‑time lump‑sum retention payment if funding becomes available; the board also authorized post‑fiscal‑year adjustments tied to legislative outcomes.
The Leander ISD Board of Trustees approved a compensation framework for the 2025–26 fiscal year that implements pay‑scale adjustments recommended in a TASB compensation review and gives the superintendent limited authority to deliver a one‑time retention payment and to amend compensation if required by law. Trustees approved a resolution to adopt the TASB‑recommended pay table but set the across‑the‑board base increase at 0% for all employees pending legislative budget outcomes. The board also authorized Superintendent Dr. Chris Gearing to approve a one‑time lump‑sum retention payment not to exceed $1,000 for full‑time employees ($500 for part‑time employees) if local revenue or legislative funding permits. Finally, the board gave the superintendent authority to amend the 2025–26 compensation and benefits plan after the fiscal year begins should legislation or legal interpretations require changes. Trustees framed the authorizations as contingent on state action and district finances; administration will not disburse any lump‑sum payments until available funding is confirmed. The motion passed unanimously.
