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Floresville ISD moves ahead with TIA application; district outlines phased plan and local cut points
Summary
District staff described the Teacher Incentive Allotment application due April 15, a phase-in plan for eligible grades and assessments, and proposed local weights (40% observations, 50% student growth, 10% professional practices); presenters noted districts may wait two years before designated teachers receive funds.
District staff presented an overview of the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) application and a recommended phase-in plan for Floresville ISD. Jessica Stonish explained the state program and the designation levels (recognized, master, exemplary), noting that designation often carries substantial awards at the state level: "Depending on the designation area, the teachers can be awarded up to $32,000," she said, while staff summarized local expectations that Floresville's allotments will be lower depending on campus socioeconomic metrics.
Presenters outlined a phased local plan: begin with STAR-tested grades and K'2 using existing screeners for year 1, add other tested subjects and assessments in subsequent years, and phase in electives later. The district is working with Region 20 for technical assistance and held face-to-face sessions and surveys; presenters reported 88 percent of teacher respondents supported participation in TIA.
On weighting, the committee recommended 40 percent for teacher-observation domains 1/2, 50 percent for the student-growth measure, and 10 percent for professional practices and optional criteria. Staff emphasized that TIA requires district validation and a multi-year data process; it could take two years after designation for funds to flow to teachers. Trustees discussed implementation logistics, teacher buy-in surveys and the increased administrative workload from additional observations and walkthroughs.
