Ector County ISD recognizes 71 "Level Up" TIA teachers and 113 AP scholars; board approves campus improvement plan

At its Sept. 16 meeting Ector County ISD trustees introduced 71 teachers who advanced to higher Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) designations, announced 113 students recognized as AP Scholars, and approved the district’s 2025–26 campus improvement plans.

District staff explained that “Level Up” TIA teachers are those who moved from one TIA designation to a higher designation (for example, recognized to exemplary or exemplary to master). The presentation said last year’s TIA awards across the district ranged from $3,425 to $22,559; presenters said more than $4,200,000 was distributed to ECISD teachers last year and that approximately 410 teachers (presenter’s phrasing) previously received TIA checks. The board introduced a sample of the 71 Level Up teachers by name during the presentation; district staff said not every designated teacher could attend the meeting.

The board also announced 113 AP scholars, an increase from the previous year. Staff explained the AP Scholar categories (AP Scholar with Honor, AP Scholar with Distinction) and noted that 63 of the 113 identified students were seniors last year and therefore already graduated; a subset of currently enrolled students was recognized at the meeting.

Following presentations by principals and executive directors, the board considered and approved the district’s 2025–26 campus improvement plans. Trustee Wayne moved to approve the plans; Trustee Bob seconded. The motion passed, 7-0.

Administrators highlighted that campus improvement plans emphasize classroom instruction, a common district language around expectations (behavior, respect, responsibility) and system-wide priorities for the coming school year. Trustees expressed support for the plans and for the staff and students recognized at the meeting.