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District outlines Teacher Incentive Allotment plan: 90/10 split, first payouts targeted for Aug. 2028
Summary
Del Valle ISD presented a TIA compensation plan that follows the state’s 90/10 structure (90% to teachers, 10% retained for sustainability), aims to include an initial cohort covering about 48% of eligible teaching assignments, and plans data collection in 2026–27 with state validation in fall 2027 and stipends paid in August 2028.
The district’s proposed Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) compensation plan follows the state‑mandated 90/10 structure: 90% of funds generated by TIA will be paid directly to educators as stipends and 10% will be retained as a sustainability fund to support calibration, professional development, data systems and scalability. Ms. Murillo (presentation lead) told trustees that TIA stipends range from $3,000 to $25,000 depending on campus designation and that the district’s plan intends to award stipend levels as creditable compensation for TRS retirement.
Ms. Murillo said the district plans to submit its application in April and to capture the 2026–27 school year as the benchmark data collection year; Texas Tech and TEA will validate submissions in fall 2027 and designations would be notified in spring 2028, with first payment of stipends in August 2028. She said the district’s initial cohort is expected to include roughly 48% of eligible teaching assignments and emphasized that the retained 10% will fund system calibration and audit readiness, professional development, data management, and supports to scale the program.
Trustees asked whether the program would lead to increased testing pressure or affect special education teachers’ ability to qualify. One board member noted testing‑anxiety risks, and Ms. Murillo said the growth measures are based on assessments already used by campuses and that the district will invest in supports (counselors, CIS, student services) and teacher training to reduce pressure. The board was told teachers who already carry TIA designations from other districts will continue to receive their allotments after transferring to Del Valle.
Ms. Murillo confirmed the formal action on the compensation plan (approving the 90/10 split) will appear on the March 24 (and March 4 referenced in discussion) board agenda for an upcoming vote; tonight’s presentation was information only. Trustees asked for continued communication to staff and for outreach to parents about what the program is and how awards will be administered.
