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Royse City ISD board approves pre‑legislative compensation package for staff
Summary
The Royse City ISD board approved a pre‑legislative compensation plan that guarantees a 1% midpoint raise for staff, adds two local leave days and raises substitute/hiring pay—measures intended to retain staff while state finance bills remain uncertain.
The Royse City Independent School District board approved a pre‑legislative compensation package for 2025–26, adopting a guaranteed 1% raise at midpoint for staff, two additional local leave days and adjusted substitute and hiring pay scales.
Miss Valines (S17), who presented the plan during the board meeting, framed the move as prudent given the uncertain status of state school‑finance bills. "This is a pre‑legislative plan," she said, adding that the district would amend the package if the Legislature enacts changes that alter district revenue calculations. Board members voted 6–0 to approve the recommendation.
District leadership told trustees the decision reflected current law and the district's hiring needs. Byron (S12) had previously briefed the board on the legislative landscape and emphasized that, while HB2 and related bills were being amended in committee, the district could not count on additional state dollars in setting salaries. The board said it would revisit the compensation plan if the Legislature finalizes funding that affects the district's position.
The vote followed presentations and questions during the superintendent's report and underscores the district's effort to balance staff retention with fiscal caution as lawmakers work on school‑finance adjustments.
