The Willis Independent School District (WISD) has approved a new employee compensation plan, which includes a minimum 3% net increase for teachers. For returning teachers who will receive an August retention payment, their net increase should rise to 5.3%.
Compensation Plan Details
The approved FY 2026-27 new employee compensation plan is a market realignment compared to other pay raises in outside school districts. The pay raise is expected to make WISD more competitive with outside school districts and reward returning teachers.
Alongside the new compensation plan, the district will be issuing a $1,500 stipend as previously reported. The total impact of the new employee compensation plan will be $2.58 million.
Budget Overview
The current student population of WISD is 8,739. The student population is projected to rise to 8,950 students on the low end or 9,000 students on the high end for next school year. The approximate general fund revenue for those projections would range between $104.01 million and $104.36 million.
The total tax rate for the district is projected to be lower than last year, dropping from $1.0349 to $1.0089 per $100 valuation.
The district is also facing a rise in operating expenses, including a 5.7% increase in insurance costs and a 10%-30% increase in technology costs.
Original reporting: Community Impact — Houston — read the source article.
