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Laredo ISD trustees table $1,100 supplemental pay; ask staff to model raises and list vacant positions
Summary
Trustees delayed action on a proposed $1,100 one-time supplemental pay funded by about $4.3 million in vacancy savings, citing questions about recurring vacancies, a roughly $14.2 million projected shortfall and whether the payment should be permanent or a temporary supplement.
Laredo — The Laredo ISD Board of Trustees on Tuesday voted to table consideration of a proposed $1,100 one-time supplemental payment for employees, asking district staff to return with clearer options for converting vacancy savings into permanent raises or alternative supplemental plans.
During a special call meeting, district finance staff told trustees they had identified about $4.3 million in savings derived from unfilled positions between July and December that could fund a one-time payment. Staff also noted employees received a $1,200 ESSER supplement last year; the proposed plan would add $1,100 after employees complete three training modules, bringing the one-time total to roughly $2,300 for those workers.
Trustees pressed staff for more detail on…
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