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TASB review: Raymondville ISD pay largely above market; district plans no general raise but includes $750 retention incentive
Summary
TASB HR Services found teacher pay at Raymondville ISD at or above market benchmarks and the district’s proposed budget includes no general pay increase for 2026–2027 but does include a $750 retention incentive to be paid to eligible staff in December.
Raymondville ISD presented findings from a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) HR Services pay-system review showing teacher salaries at or above market benchmarks and many non-teaching positions above local market averages. The district said the TASB review used district employee data and external survey comparisons to benchmark pay.
"Teacher salaries at RISD are above market at all surveyed points in the range," David Longoria, the district’s chief financial officer, said during the presentation. The transcript reports teacher pay being closest to market at 20 years (1% above market) and most competitive at five years (4% above market); administrative professional pay averaged 8% above market, clerical/paraprofessional pay about 3% above market, and auxiliary positions about 8% above market with higher range minimums.
As part of its compensation approach, the district presented the budget without a general pay increase for the upcoming school year, stating that holding salaries flat will "allow us to maintain our competitive position while exercising fiscal responsibility within our operational budget." The budget does include a one-time $750 retention incentive for eligible staff, to be paid in December, described as an acknowledgement of staff dedication.
The board received the TASB summary and compensation highlights during the public hearing; no public testimony was offered on the compensation plan.
