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Superintendent details graduations, summer programming and grant awards; shares Teacher Incentive figures
Summary
Dr. Spicer announced University High graduation May 21 and Waco High graduation May 22, summer school June 1-18, Waco ISD Education Foundation grants totaling $155,003 this cycle (more than $2.6 million over 15 years), and Teacher Incentive Allotment payouts of about $4.2 million districtwide.
Superintendent Dr. Spicer presented the district's calendar and program updates May 14, confirming University High School graduation on May 21, 2026 and Waco High School graduation on May 22, 2026, both at the Waco ISD Stadium. Summer School and enrichment programs are scheduled for June 1-18 at designated campuses, with partner organizations including the YMCA and Mentoring Alliance supporting programming.
Dr. Spicer also summarized recent philanthropic support and incentive compensation: the Waco ISD Education Foundation awarded 45 teacher grants this cycle, distributing $155,003 from more than 70 applications and reporting $2.6 million awarded over the past 15 years. On teacher incentives, the minutes state 90 educators earned new or higher Teacher Incentive Allotment designations in 2025-26, bringing the district total to 337 designated teachers; TIA compensation totaled approximately $4.2 million districtwide with average payouts near $16,000 and the highest individual payout exceeding $30,000.
