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Superintendent outlines HB2 teacher-retention allotment and compensation survey timeline
Summary
The superintendent told the board that HB2's Teacher Retention Allotment creates permanent raises tied to experience and district size; Karnack ISD staff counts and potential award eligibility were presented and a compensation/stipend survey is expected for board consideration.
The superintendent briefed the board on new state rules affecting district pay structures, telling trustees that "New Laws Affecting Karnack ISD HB2-Teacher Retention Allotment-Permanent raises based on years of experience and district size." She said the district employs 39 staff, with 23 currently paid out of LASSO or grants; minutes list that roughly 13 teachers may qualify for an $8,000 salary allotment and one teacher for a $4,000 allotment.
The superintendent said a compensation and stipend survey is being finalized and will be presented for board approval; she also reported that a TIA application was submitted in April and the district is waiting for results. Trustees did not debate the figures at length and asked for additional detail at the next meeting.
