Trustees adopt GISD Teacher Incentive Allotment handbook and spending plan

Jan 20, 2026

The board unanimously approved a Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) handbook and spending plan outlining base allotments ($12,000 Master; $6,000 Exemplary; $3,000 Recognized) and use of high-needs/rural factors, per TEC §21.3521 and HB 3.

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Dana Dudenhoeffer, Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction, presented the GISD Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Handbook and spending plan, describing the program's intent to recruit, support and retain highly effective teachers and noting state statutory references (House Bill 3 and TEC §21.3521). The board approved the handbook and spending plan by unanimous vote (motion by Dan Doss, seconded by Nathan Dempsey).

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