Education
BY ELISABETH JIMENEZ
Austin ISD teachers on path to higher salaries Eligible Austin ISD teachers can now earn higher salaries through the Texas Education Agency’s Teacher Incentive Allotment, or TIA. The Details Austin ISD was accepted into the TIA program which rewards “high-performing” teachers with higher salaries. Eligible teachers can earn $3,000 to $28,000 per year through TIA based on the teacher’s desig- nation. TIA designates teachers as Recognized, Exemplary or Master using data on appraisals and student growth submitted by AISD, according to a news release. Over 600 teachers representing 95% of cam- puses across the district met approved appraisal and student growth standards to be submitted for TIA designation, according to the news release. The designations bring in additional funding to
Austin ISD teams up with Dallas Cowboys Austin ISD and the Dallas Cowboys are partnering to launch a high school girls ag football league in the district. The overview The Girls FLAG Football League will begin their competitive play this spring. Each Aus- tin ISD high school will form a varsity-level 7-on-7 team to participate in the league, a news release said. AISD is one of 11 Texas districts to partner with the Cowboys to start girls ag football leagues. Each participating school district receives grant funds for the program, including fund- ing for coaching stipends, team uniforms, equipment packages from USA Football and more, the news release said.
“We’re excited to be a part of the TIA system which encourages
teachers to stay in the classroom. Our hope is they continue to do the best work of their careers in Austin ISD.” BRANDI HOSACK, AISD CHIEF TALENT STRATEGY OFFICER
the district, with 90% going directly to the teacher if they remain TIA-eligible based on their role, the release said. AISD o cials are hoping to expand the district’s TIA eligibility in 2025-26 to include special edu- cation teachers and content and dyslexia inter- ventionist sta who are supporting the general education areas included in the 2024-25 eligibility, o cials said. The TIA was created by a 2019 state law that aims to help top-performing teachers reach six- gure salaries.
Dripping Springs ISD raises after-school care cost Dripping Springs ISD community members will see an increase to after-school care costs for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year. The details in the program via a lottery process will also be implemented. The rst month’s tuition for August would be
DSISD Kids Club After-School Care Rates and Fees
Current Rates
Proposed Rates
District Contribution $50
$50
Employee Tuition (Aug.-May) Community Tuition (Aug.-May) Registration Fee: After School Registration Fee: Before School
$70
$75
due June 1 to ensure a spot in the after-school care program, according to district agenda documents. This is the third year in a row the board of trust- ees approved a tuition increase for after-school care. In March 2024, a $25 increase to the monthly tuition rate was approved.
$250
$275
Employee monthly tuition will increase by $5 to a total of $75. The monthly community rate is increasing by $25, coming out to $275 per month. A $50 nonrefundable registration fee to enroll
$50
$50
N/A
N/A
SOURCE: DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD, COMMUNITY IMPACT
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