Lubbock ISD proposes 2% pay increase while projecting $14.18M operating gap

May 20, 2026

A TASB-informed compensation package recommends a 2% general pay raise plus targeted market adjustments at an estimated $4.87 million cost while the district develops a budget with a roughly $14.18 million projected deficit and limited flexibility in restricted funds.

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Administrators presented a compensation proposal developed with the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) that recommends a 2% general pay increase for teachers, instructional support staff and most administrative/professional employees and additional targeted adjustments to address pay compression.

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