At a special April 16, 2024 Laredo ISD Board of Trustees meeting, trustees debated a proposed $1,100 one-time supplemental pay for employees funded by vacancy savings. After questions about long-running vacancies, budget deficits (cited at roughly $14.2 million) and whether the payment should be a permanent raise or a supplement, the board voted to table the item and asked staff for a more detailed recommendation and position list.