HISD approves pay raises in unprecedented $18.7 million package

Humble ISD approved raises for its 6,000 teachers and staff at the June board meeting as part of an overall $18.7 million compensation package. They are going to receive a pay raise of at least 4%, and in the case of teachers, librarians, nurses and counselors, an incentive payment of $1,400 in either one installment in December or split between December and May 2020.

Texas Governor Greg Abbot’s signature was still drying from earlier in the day, which made the massive $11.6 billion education reform bill known as HB3 the law of the land in Texas. HB3 provides substantial monies along with directives on how and where to spend it, including school district compensation plans.

Read more...