WACO, Texas (KXXV) — The Waco ISD Board of Trustees has approved a comprehensive compensation plan for the 2025-2026 school year, designed to reward experienced educators, retain top talent, and ensure competitive wages for all staff, with an estimated cost of $4.9 million.
Here are some of the key highlights in this year's Compensation Plan:
- Teacher pay raises
- Average pay raise for teachers in 8.2%
- $1,000 increase for first-year teachers
- Up to $5,000 increases for teachers with more than five years experience
- Adjustments align with House Bill 2 teacher retention mandates
- Relocation assistance
- Up to $750 for teachers relocating from 250 miles
- Up to $1,000 for teachers relocating over 500 miles
- Stipend enhancements
- New $2,000 for Inclusion/Resource Dyslexia Teachers
- Increases in extra duty pay for counselors, librarians, office clerks and other support staff roles
- General pay increases
- 2% raise for administrative/professional, paraprofessional, and auxiliary employees
- Health benefits
- District contribution increases to $608/month per employee
- $500 annual FSA contribution for those waiving district health insurance
“We thank the Board of Trustees for approving this compensation plan, marking a significant investment in our staff across the district," Dr. Tiffany Spicer, Waco ISD Superintendent, said. "Whether they are serving as a classroom teacher, driving a bus, answering phones, preparing meals, or keeping our campuses safe and clean - we appreciate the role they play in supporting our mission to pursue excellence in every student.”
