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Houston ISD 294 board approves principal contract changes including longevity bump and 403(b) student‑loan option
Summary
The school board approved negotiated changes to on‑site principal contracts, including a 1% lane adjustment for certain principals, a $1,500 longevity stipend at 12 years and an update allowing 403(b) employer contributions to be used toward eligible student‑loan payments.
The Houston Independent School District 294 School Board approved negotiated changes to principal contracts, after the district's negotiation team reached agreement and consulted district counsel.
Board discussion outlined the principal contract changes: a 1% adjustment to a pay lane for on‑site Houston principals, a $1,500 longevity stipend that becomes payable after 12 years of service, and an administrative update to permit use of 403(b) employer contributions toward student‑loan payments for employees or their dependents, consistent with recent legislation cited by staff.
District staff said the change to 403(b) usage does not change the district’s dollar contribution amount but expands permissible use of employer contributions. The board confirmed the change had been reviewed by the district's attorney.
Board members approved the contracts by voice vote. Staff will finalize written contracts and file them with human resources.
