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Spring ISD board raises pay for career-prep student workers to $10, approves new achievement incentive
Summary
The Spring ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved raising supplemental pay for career-prep (CTE) student workers from $7.25 to $10 per hour and added an "Achievement Incentive Model B" to the 2024–25 compensation plan; trustees said future increases will be considered during upcoming budget discussions.
The Spring Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously March 18 to modify the 2024–25 compensation plan, increasing the supplemental pay rate for career-prep student workers from $7.25 per hour to $10 per hour and adding an "Achievement Incentive Model B."
Trustee Winford Adams moved the motion; Trustee Carmen Correa seconded. The board approved the change after prior discussion at the March work session and a brief exchange at the public meeting. President Durant called the vote and the motion carried unanimously.
Administration presented the change as part of an effort to support CTE pathways and make career-prep opportunities more attractive to students. Dr. Terrell Key, identified in the meeting as chief of human resources and services, introduced the item and noted it had been discussed at the work session before spring break.
During discussion Trustee Kelly P. Hodges flagged local market rates for entry-level work—citing employers such as Starbucks and Chick-fil-A that pay $12–13 per hour—and suggested the district consider raising the student-worker rate further. Trustees and staff agreed the board should consider higher rates during upcoming budget conversations for the next school year.
The administration recommended adopting the plan change now and bringing any future rate increases as a budget priority. No amendment or dissenting vote was recorded; the board approved the recommendation as presented.
Ending: The board’s action takes effect for the 2024–25 compensation plan. Trustees said additional compensation items could be revisited during the district’s budget process for the next fiscal year.
