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Story by Joycelyne Fadojutimi
In the course of its monthly July scheduled school board meeting, the Tyler Independent School Districtโs (TISD) Board of Trustees approved its Budget and Compensation Structure for 2025-2026, instituting significant payroll increases reflecting the recent passage of House Bill 2 by the Texas Legislature.
This new legislation provides $8.5 billion to fund public education throughout the state by financing both teacher pay increases, and substantial formula boosts to assist educators and their efforts throughout the Lone Star State.
TISD Superintendent Dr. Marty Crawford trumpets the positive effects that will result from this educatorsโ financial boon.
โWeโre incredibly appreciative that the legislature was able to get House Bill 2 across the finish line,โ he said. โThis means a $2500 or even $5000 raise for many of our teachers in Tyler ISD, which is a major step forward in valuing their work and commitment.”
The new planโs specifics are as follows:
*Starting salaries for certified teachers will jump by $1500 to $52,000.
*Teachers with 1 year experience will receive a $1500 raise despite not being funded by HB 2.
*Teachers with 2 yearsโ experience will receive a $1000 raise even though not funded by HB 2 or included in prior pay scale increases.
*Teachers with 3-4 yearsโ experience will receive a $2500 raise, which is provided by HB 2.
*Teachers with 5+ yearsโ experience will receive a $5000 raise, provided by HB 2.
Moreover, TISD approved the following pay increases apart from those funded by HB 2:
*3% increase of the midpoint of the pay grade for professional employees.
*5% increase of the midpoint for clerical and manual trades employees.
Employees already covered by the TISD teacher pay scale, although not classified as certified teachers under HB 2, will get salary increases outlined by the districtโs existing compensation structure.
Courtesy photos by Tyler Independent School District
