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CASTLEBERRY ISD unveils 2025–26 compensation plan, teacher incentives and retiree cap
Summary
District leaders presented a draft 2025–26 compensation plan that would pay the first Teacher Incentive Allotment cohort in August, raise benefits discussion after TRS rate pressure and cap new retiree placement at 20 years to limit employer surcharge costs. Final approval is scheduled for a June 16 special budget meeting.
CASTLEBERRY ISD Board of Education members on Monday heard a presentation of the district's proposed 2025–26 compensation plan, including payment timing for a state teacher incentive allotment cohort, current employer contributions for health insurance and a new limit on retiree placement.
The plan matters because it sets pay and benefits decisions that affect teacher recruitment and the district budget heading into the 2025–26 fiscal year and will be formally considered at the board's June 16 budget meeting.
Dr. Mirna Blanchard, director of talent acquisition and policy, told the board the plan shows changes highlighted in…
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