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Willis ISD board approves 2026–27 compensation plan; district estimates $2.58 million impact
Summary
At its June 10 meeting the Willis ISD board approved a 2026–27 compensation plan that the district says will cost an estimated $2.58 million. Officials said the package pairs a minimum 3% raise for returning employees with targeted market adjustments for early‑career teachers.
The Willis Independent School District Board of Trustees on June 10 approved a 2026–27 compensation plan that district staff said will be incorporated into the budget presented for adoption in August.
A district staff member presenting the budget told trustees the package includes a minimum 3% increase for returning employees across employee groups, targeted market alignment for early teacher steps and changes to pay grades for administrative and support staff. "The total cost estimated budgetary impact of the compensation plan is uh $2.58 million going into next year and which, if approved, will be incorporated into next year's budget," the staff member said.
District presenters described the teacher portion as a mix of a stepped scale and targeted enhancements: steps 0–5 would receive larger, market‑aligned adjustments to close gaps with neighboring districts while more veteran steps would receive smaller increases. The staff member said the direct salary increase for teachers was just over $1.5 million and that benefits (TRS/Medicare) added roughly $100,000 to that amount.
Board members asked how the package compares with other local districts; presenters said several districts have adopted more aggressive packages this year and the Willis plan is intended to keep the district competitive. Trustees also noted the district previously approved a $1,500 retention payment for all employees and said the combined effects for some staff will exceed the minimum 3% raise.
Presenters cautioned that the overall budget outlook remains sensitive to enrollment (average daily attendance) and to other operating costs. In the same meeting staff flagged operating pressures including a projected property insurance increase, higher fuel and transportation costs tied to a new transportation center, technology hardware price increases and a projected Montgomery County security contract that staff estimated could be $2.4 million.
The board voted to approve the compensation plan (motion by Miss Trailer; second by Mr. Williams); the motion carried with six votes in favor. The district will incorporate the $2.58 million estimate into the 2026–27 budget presented for formal adoption in August.
