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Trustees approve tutor pay tier and early-notice incentive changes to 2024–25 compensation plan
Summary
The board approved amendments to the 2024–25 compensation plan: new tiered hourly tutor pay (minimum $15 for non-degree tutors, $18 for degree-holders, $25 for certified teachers) and an early-notice incentive ($500 or $300) for staff who indicate they will not return by specified dates.
The Southwest ISD Board of Trustees approved two amendments to the 2024–25 compensation plan intended to help recruitment and staffing planning.
District staff said the current practice paid tutors a flat rate that staff described as low; the amended plan creates tiered hourly rates for instructional-day tutors: $25 per hour for certified teachers, $18 per hour for degree-holding tutors, and a minimum of $15 per hour for non-degree tutors. The board amended the proposed rates on the floor to ensure no hourly pay fell below $15.
The district also approved an early-notice incentive: employees who notify the district by Feb. 14 that they will not return for the next school year would receive $500 to help accelerate hiring timelines; employees who notify between Feb. 15 and March 7 would receive $300. Staff said the intent is to improve recruitment timing as districts compete for candidates.
After a brief discussion and a motion with an amendment reflecting the $15/$18 floor, trustees approved both changes by voice vote.
