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Hutto ISD to host up to 10 Teach For America teachers annually under informational MOU
Summary
Board heard an informational MOU to host 10 Teach For America teachers per year for three years; the district was told the cost is $6,000 per teacher in the first year and $3,000 in the second year, and the program includes professional development supports for campuses that host corps members.
District staff described an informational memorandum of understanding with Teach For America to bring up to 10 corps teachers to Hutto ISD each year for three years. The presenter said the program will provide professional development opportunities for host campuses and noted that placement decisions may vary by campus and subject area.
On costs, the presenter said: “it is at a cost of $6,000 per teacher for that 1st year and the 2nd year there with us it will be $3,000 and that's per teacher.” Trustees asked clarifying questions about onboarding, housing responsibility (teachers responsible for their own housing), and whether the MOU constitutes a personnel commitment vs. a future budget procurement; staff described the MOU as informational and said any significant financial commitments would come back to the board if required.
