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Willis ISD reviews budget, approves employee compensation plan
By Lake Conroe
· June 12, 2026
· 3 min read
Willis ISD’s board, at its June 10 meeting, approved the compensation plan for FY 2026-27, which Chief Financial Officer Garrett Matej presented. The action taken The approved FY 2026-27 new employee compensation plan includes a minimum 3% net increase for teachers. For returning teachers who
Key takeaway The action taken The approved FY 2026-27 new employee compensation plan includes a minimum 3% net increase for teachers.
Why this matters in Willis
The approved compensation plan for Willis ISD employees is a strategic move to make the district more competitive with surrounding school districts. With a growing student population, projected to reach up to 9,000 students next school year, retaining quality teachers is crucial. The minimum 3% net increase for teachers, and 5.3% for returning teachers with an August retention payment, will help Willis ISD attract and keep top talent. As the district navigates rising operating expenses, including a 5.7% increase in insurance costs, the new compensation plan's $2.58 million impact will need to be carefully managed. The projected lower tax rate, dropping to $1.0089 per $100 valuation, may help offset some of these costs. As the district moves forward, it will be important to monitor how these changes affect the overall budget and student outcomes, particularly in a region prone to economic fluctuations and natural disasters like Gulf hurricanes.
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Published: June 12, 2026 ·
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What is this story about? Willis ISD’s board, at its June 10 meeting, approved the compensation plan for FY 2026-27, which Chief Financial Officer Garrett Matej presented. The action taken The approved FY 2026-27 new employee compensation plan includes a minimum 3% net increase for teachers. For returning teachers who
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