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Stephenville ISD board adopts $5,000 plus-step teacher pay increase for 2026–27
Summary
The Stephenville ISD Board of Education voted unanimously April 20 to adopt a $5,000 plus step increase for teacher compensation for the 2026–27 school year; the motion was made by Matt Miller and seconded by Donny Hill.
The Stephenville Independent School District Board of Education adopted a $5,000 plus-step increase to teacher pay for the 2026–27 school year after reconvening from closed session.
The motion was made by Matt Miller and seconded by Donny Hill; all six members present voted in favor, with one member absent. The motion language in the minutes reads: "The motion was made by Mr. Miller and seconded by Mr. Hill to adopt a $5,000. plus step for teacher compensation for the 26-27 school year." The board recorded no opposing votes.
Board supporters said the compensation change was presented as a formal action item following closed-session personnel discussions. The action will apply districtwide to certificated teacher salaries beginning with the 2026–27 fiscal year; the minutes do not specify the budgetary source or the total cost to the district.
Next steps recorded in the minutes: the motion carried, and the board did not list additional approvals or conditions in open session. Any implementation timing, funding details, or administrative directives were not specified in the open minutes.
