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Sinton ISD board OKs one-time longevity stipend expected to cost about $230,000
Summary
Trustees adopted a one-time longevity stipend for the 2025–26 school year to reward and retain experienced employees; the board packet estimates the cost to the district at approximately $230,000 and lists tiered stipend amounts.
The board adopted a one-time longevity stipend for eligible employees during the 2025–26 school year, intended to reward retention and experience. The packet describes tiered payments based on years employed as of Nov. 17, 2025, ranging from $250 (new employees) up to $1,750 for employees with more than 25 years of service. The materials state, “The cost to the District is approximately $230,000.”
Board members discussed the stipend as part of routine business and then approved the resolution as presented. The stipend is funded from the district's General Fund for the 2025–26 year and includes estimated associated benefits; the board packet lists the stipend levels by years of service.
