More than 200 Conroe ISD teachers receive pay raises through the district’s expanded Teacher Incentive Allotment Program, which aims to recruit and retain high-performing educators at economically disadvantaged campuses.
The district's expanded Teacher Incentive Allotment Program is providing pay bonuses to over 200 Conroe ISD teachers. The program is designed to retain staff at economically disadvantaged campuses and reward high-performing educators. It is a component of a statewide initiative established six years ago and enables certain teachers to receive salaries in the six-figure range.
Terral Jackson, the coordinator for the program at Conroe ISD, reported that 267 teachers and 26 campuses are presently engaged. "This program is designed to recruit, retain, and reward top-performing teachers at our highest-needs campuses," Jackson said.
The program was initiated in 2019 as part of House Bill 3, passed by Texas legislators. It was designed to address the challenge of retaining high-quality educators in regions with limited resources. In the years ahead, Conroe ISD intends to further develop the program by incorporating additional campuses and educators.
The district aims to maintain its dedication to academic excellence and student success by providing financial incentives to attract and retain talented educators in classrooms that require their expertise.
Conroe Independent School District trustees are voicing strong opposition to a new state law that would allow homeschooled students to participate in UIL extracurricular competitions through local public schools, citing equity and staffing concerns.
Harris County officials are alerting the public to a surge in online scams following the devastating Hill Country floods. A recent fake GoFundMe page impersonating a victim’s family member has prompted a broader warning about digital fraud in times of crisis.
Claire Reese Manchaca, a 21-year-old Conroe native and Caney Creek High School graduate, was among the victims of the devastating Fourth of July flooding in the Texas Hill Country. On Wednesday, law enforcement led an emotional procession to bring her body home to Conroe, and the grieving community embraced her.