Compensation Plan Adopted

Blooming Grove Independent School District

In a unanimous 7-0 vote, the Board approved the 2025–2026 Compensation Plan, ensuring that every BGISD employee will receive a raise in the upcoming school year.

Compensation Plan Highlights:

Teacher Salary Increases:
+$8,000 for classroom teachers with 5+ years experience
+$4,000 for classroom teachers with 3–4 years experience
+$1,000 for teachers with 0–2 years (Local Step Increase)

Non-Exempt Staff- Custodians, Cafeteria Workers, Maintenance, Office Aides, All other Support Staff:
5% increase from the 2024–2025 mid-point salary
Bus Drivers: Increased to minimum $25/hour

Exempt Staff- Administration and leadership:
3% increase from the 2024–2025 mid-point salary
Flat-rate increases for administrators and directors

New Stipends ($28,500 total):
Administrative Intern
CTE Lead
SPED Lead
ESL Coordinator
Dyslexia Coordinator
Head Football Coach
Assistant Football Coach
Boys Coordinator
Golf & Tennis Coaches

Substitute Pay Increases:
Non-Certified: $70 → $90/day
Certified: $80 → $100/day
Long-Term Non-Certified: $95 → $115/day
Long-Term Certified: $105 →$120/day
STAAR/EOC Long-Term Certified: +$30/day bonus

Incentives & Benefits:
Longevity bonus maintained
Health Insurance Contribution increased by $63/month for all employees – fully covering the lowest-cost plan

Published June 27, 2025 Print