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Richardson ISD weighs two compensation models for 2026''27; trustees lean to lower-cost option
Summary
Board members reviewed two raise frameworks and rising TRS ActiveCare insurance costs. Staff presented Option A (lower annual cost) and Option B (larger raises); trustees expressed concern about fund balance and favored Option A as a balanced approach ahead of budget adoption in June.
District leaders presented a multi-meeting compensation update and two proposed pay models for the 2026''27 school year at the May 7 board meeting, while noting health-insurance premiums are rising and long-term fund-balance pressure complicates choices.
Dr. Goodson and finance staff outlined two options for teacher and staff compensation. Option A would "bring the band back together" for teacher types (teachers, librarians, counselors, nurses) and, for those with satisfactory evaluations, provide $1,000 increases for employees with 1'10 years of service and $2,000 for those with 11+ years; the model would set the certified new-teacher starting salary at $63,500. Option B would increase those dollar amounts…
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