Goose Creek CISD says data-upload error affected several Teacher Incentive Allotment designations; district to improve communication

District staff told trustees that a data-upload problem briefly affected a small number of Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) designations but that the issue has been corrected and those teachers were included in the district's roll.

Presenters reviewed how TIA eligibility is calculated under Texas Education Agency rules: a student-growth measure weighted at 70% and teacher observations (T-TESS domains 2 and 3) weighted at 30%, with minimum thresholds (for the prior year, 55% growth and a 3.7 observation average). Staff said the district designated 147 teachers for TIA this year (64 recognized, 71 exemplary, 12 masters) and that designations are validated annually by TEA.

During Q&A trustees raised concerns that some teachers feel they were incorrectly excluded or surprised by changing state criteria. One trustee asked whether teachers were notified; administrators said they had met with affected teachers, corrected the data, and that some previously excluded teachers attended the district's TIA celebration. Staff also said the district retains a portion of TIA funds to address upload errors and similar reconciliation items.

Administrators described steps to improve transparency: a teacher dashboard to display growth and observation data before the October submission window, campus presentations and virtual sessions for principals and teachers, and an option for teachers to submit a ticket if they believe their data are incorrect. Trustees asked administration to solicit input from teachers and report back; administrators agreed to collect names of any still-concerned employees and to follow up.

No formal policy action was taken; the presentation functioned as information and a request for trustee feedback on communication and outreach plans.