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Lubbock ISD board approves July financial reports, reaffirms raises beyond state allocations
Summary
The Lubbock ISD Board on Sept. 18 approved July financial reports and reiterated its decision to supplement state 'teacher of record' raises with local funds so all employee groups received meaningful pay increases; the finance motion passed 7-0.
The Lubbock Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the district's financial reports for July 2025 and discussed district pay decisions at its Sept. 18 meeting. Presenter Dewayne Wilkins presented the budget summary, budget amendments, the July statement of taxes collected and the investment reports; the Board approved the reports as presented (Motion: John Weddige; Second: Jason Ratliff). Vote: 7-0.
Board members discussed how recent state funding was designated as teacher retention funds for employees coded as 'teachers of record.' Ryan Curry, Board President, explained the district used additional local resources and adopted a budget with a larger deficit than planned so that employees in other roles could also receive raises above what the State allocated. Trustees expressed appreciation for staff and said they will continue seeking efficiencies to support employee pay. The board also confirmed it will continue advocacy and review of compensation coding concerns raised by staff.
