Humble ISD officials have approved salary increases ranging from 3% to 7% for most district employees in the upcoming fiscal year. The decision was made during a board meeting on June 17.
Details of the Compensation Plan
The board adopted a general fund budget totaling $543.6 million in expenses and $543.7 million in revenue for FY 2025-26, maintaining the same tax rate of $1.1052 per $100 valuation as the previous year. Teachers with one to two years of experience will receive average raises of 3%, while those with at least three years will see average raises of 7%. Most non-teaching staff will also receive 3% raises.
Teacher Pay and State Support
The starting salary for new teachers will increase from $64,350 to $66,000. Funding for the raises largely comes from House Bill 2, which provides $2,500 raises for teachers with three to four years of experience and $5,000 for those with five or more years. The district expects nearly $13.9 million from the state to support these raises.
Additional Funding and Future Plans
When accounting for other allocations, Humble ISD anticipates approximately $52 million in added state funding through HB 2 over the next two fiscal years. CFO Billy Beattie emphasized that the raises help the district remain competitive and prepare for future needs.
Tax Rate Decision in September
The board is expected to vote on adopting the proposed tax rate during its meeting in September. For more updates on this story, stay tuned to Que Onda Magazine.