BRENHAM ISD APPROVES 4% MIDPOINT INCREASE IN SALARY

  

Yesterday (Monday) evening during their scheduled meeting, the Brenham Independent School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved a 4% midpoint pay increase for all district employees.

Brenham ISD employees will also receive an additional $25 per month toward the rising cost of health insurance.

Kim Horne, Director of Business and Finance stated, “Compensation continues to be a priority as we strive to meet district Goal No. 5 to attract and retain quality staff. We have made great progress in that area.”

Beginning teacher salary for Brenham ISD will rise from $41,500 for the 2016-2017 school year to $42,750 for the 2017-2018 school year. In addition, Brenham ISD will now be contributing the maximum of $325 per month toward the cost of health insurance.

Superintendent Dr. Walter Jackson said, "BISD is proud to offer a sound comprehensive benefits package. Our teacher salaries rival much larger districts and we are well above the market. My personal thanks to the board of trustees for their commitment and vision to supporting our staff with a competitive compensation package.”