DSISD OKs teacher pay raises

A pay raise for Dripping Springs ISD teachers is forthcoming after district leaders Monday approved the measure following passage of key legislation in Austin.

Through approval of House Bill (HB) 3 in May, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott earlier this month, DSISD is projected to receive roughly $3.7 million in additional funding based on changes for per-student allotment, recapture requirements and tax revenue.

As a result, district leaders June 24 approved 7-0 a 5% salary increase, based on average teacher pay, for educators with five or more years of experience. Other educators that do not fall into that category will receive a 4% pay bump.