GEORGETOWN, TEXAS–The Georgetown ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2025-2026 compensation plan during their monthly workshop today, marking a significant step forward in the district’s efforts to support and retain high-quality staff.
The newly adopted plan ensures that every employee in the district will see an increase in compensation. This comes after months of strategic planning and direction from the board to establish a balanced budget for the first time in several years.
“A balanced budget doesn’t just reflect strong financial management—it also gives us the opportunity to invest directly in our people,” said Superintendent Dr. Devin Padavil. “The board was clear in their direction to adopt a balanced budget, which allowed us to use available funds to increase compensation for every employee in GISD.”
What Was Approved
- Starting (0-year) teacher pay in Georgetown ISD will increase from $56,500 to $57,000
- Teachers with 1-2 years of experience will see an increase of $1,000 over their prior year’s salary.
- The recently approved House Bill 2 (HB 2) provides a Teacher Retention Allotment for teachers who have completed three years of teaching and serve at least 50% of their day as a classroom teacher. As of right now, the allotments from HB 2 include an increase of $2,500 for teachers with 3-4 years of experience and an increase of $5,000 for teachers with 5 or more years of experience.
- All Other Staff – Employees who are not included in the Teacher Retention Allotment will receive a salary increase of 2% of the midpoint for their pay grade, along with any market adjustments recommended by TASB.
- The district’s contribution to employee medical benefits will increase by $28 per month, helping offset rising healthcare costs.
These changes are effective for the 2025-2026 school year.
“Our board has worked diligently to ensure that every dollar we allocate reflects our priorities from the boardroom to the classroom,” said Board President James Scherer. “High-quality learning experiences require high-quality teachers and staff leading the way. Offering increased and competitive compensation is one way we can support that.”
The full compensation plan, including pay scales, is posted on the district website:
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