The School Board unanimously approved the 2022-2023 Compensation Plan with teacher retention and recruitment in mind. The plan includes a $4 million increase to the compensation budget from previous year including raises, market adjustments, stipend increases and one-time incentive checks for educators. 

In addition, all Royse City ISD teachers will get a $2,000 check on August 10, 2022 to start the school year. All other staff will get a $1,000 check the same day. Conservative budgeting and enrollment growth resulting in increased “one-time” funds from the fast growth allotment help allow for these payroll expenditures. 

Highlights:

• $4 million increase to compensation budget from previous year including raises, market adjustments and signing bonuses for educators
• Starting teacher salary increases to $54,300, or a $1,600 increase
• $1,700 pay raise for for all returning teachers with 1-5 years of experience
• $2,000 pay raise for all returning teachers with 6 or more years of experience
• $2,000 check for all teachers on August 10, 2022
• $1,000 check for all other staff on August 10, 2022
• 3% raise from mid-point raise for non-teaching employees 
• $2.50/hour increase in pay for special needs paraprofessionals
• $500 increase to stipends for Math, Physics and Chemistry
• $500 increase to LOTE stipend (Language Other Than English)
• $1,000 increase to Special Needs Stipends