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Pearland ISD board approves 2025–26 compensation plan including teacher retention allotment and 3% GPI for other staff
Summary
The Pearland Independent School District Board of Trustees voted 6'to'00 on June 10 to approve a 2025''1 compensation package that incorporates state teacher retention allotments and a 3% general pay increase for other employees.
The Pearland Independent School District Board of Trustees voted 6'0to'00 on June 10 to approve the district's 2025–26 employee compensation package, accepting state-directed teacher retention allotments and a 3% general pay increase for noneligible staff.
The measure combines state-mandated supplements for eligible classroom teachers with a district-funded 3% GPI (general pay increase) for other employees. "So what we are asking the board tonight to consider for approval for compensation for 25–26 is to do the $2,500 for the 3 to 4 years teachers and the $5,000 for the 5 plus year teachers, but also a general GPI 3% increase for all other employees," Superintendent Dr. John Berger said during the meeting.
Board members and staff said the state's new funding substantially offsets previously budgeted local increases. Dr.…
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