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Paraprofessionals tell Cy‑Fair board pay and working conditions force many to hold second jobs
Summary
Multiple paraprofessionals and clinic assistants told the CFISD board that current pay and benefits leave some earning under $23,000 a year, unable to afford health insurance, and often holding additional jobs; speakers urged the board to address compensation and retention.
At the Oct. 6 Cypress‑Fairbanks ISD board meeting, a string of paraprofessionals, clinic assistants and support staff told trustees they are struggling to make ends meet and urged changes to pay and benefits.
Tanisha Wilson, speaking as a member of CFISD support staff, said, “A single paycheck no longer covers basic expenses like rent, groceries, gas, utilities, and health care.” Stacy Peterson described the range of duties paraprofessionals perform—behavior management, medical support, and supervising…
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