The Killeen Independent School District board of trustees unanimously approved a series of pay raises and incentives for district employees this week.
âIn total, Killeen ISD is investing $14.8 million on our most valuable resource, our employees, and is positioned to be the most competitive school district in central Texas for hourly and salary employees,â the district said in a press release Tuesday night.
All district employees will receive a 3.5% general pay increase beginning July 1, according to KISD.
In addition to the 3.5% general pay increase, some hourly employees will receive âpay rate equity adjustmentsâ between 8 to 13% depending on the position.
The starting rate for a first-year teacher will be $52,000, up from a base rate of $50,300 in 2019, according to prior reporting. .
Killeen ISD invests $14.8 million in employees by approving 3.5% pay increase for all employees
Killeen ISD
and last updated 2021-05-11 23:48:15-04
KILLEEN, TX â The Killeen ISD Board of Trustees voted to unanimously approve a compensation package.
The package will provide equity adjustments between 8-13% for some hourly employees and an additional 3.5% general pay increase for all employees beginning July 1, 2021.
Killeen ISD s Superintendent, Dr. John Craft, presented the compensation package at Tuesday nightâs Board meeting.
The salary for a first-year teacher with Killeen ISD will be $52,000 for the 2021-2022 school year.
In addition to the 3.5% general pay increase, some hourly non-exempt staff will receive pay rate equity adjustments to align with market values according to a Texas Association of School Board (TASB)-HR department study.
The raises were approved unanimously and will go into effect July 1. Author: 6 News Digital (6News) Published: 10:31 PM CDT May 11, 2021 Updated: 10:32 PM CDT May 11, 2021
KILLEEN, Texas The Killeen ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a 3.5% pay raise for all employees for the 2021-2022 school year at a board meeting Tuesday evening.
With the approval, first-year teachers will start with a salary of $52,000, up from $50,300. Their salary increases with years of experience, college degrees completed, stipends, bonuses and incentives from the district.
Hourly non-exempt staff will receive a pay rate equity adjustment that aligns to the market values suggested by a Texas Association of School Board (TASB) HR department study. Some hourly employees will see an equity adjustment between 8-13% on top of the pay raise, according to the district.