2023-2024 Retention & Acquisition Stipends

The eligibility criteria for the Stipend Plan has been established as follows: 

  • Teacher Pay Scale (Certified full-time) 

    • Eligible for a total of $4,000 to be paid in three installments ($2,000 payment in September of 2023, $1,000 payment in January of 2024, and $1,000 payment in June of 2024) 

  • Admin Business/Admin Instructional (full-time) 

    • Eligible for a total of $4,000 to be paid in three installments ($2,000 payment in September of 2023, $1,000 payment in January of 2024, and $1,000 payment in June of 2024) 

  • Para-Professional/Clerical (full-time) 

    • Eligible for a total of $2,500 to be paid in three installments ($1,250 payment in September of 2023, $625 payment in January of 2024, and $625 payment in June of 2024) 

  • Classified (including Bus Drivers) (full-time) 

    • Eligible for a total of $2,500 to be paid in three installments ($1,250 payment in September of 2023, $625 payment in January of 2024, and $625 payment in June of 2024) 

  • Substitute Workers (must work full-time 50% of student days in a semester) 

    • Eligible for a total of $1,500 to be paid in two installments ($750 payment in January of 2024 and $750 payment in June of 2024) 

  • Full-Time Non-Certified Teachers (i.e. Alt. Cert. non-Statement of Eligibility) 

    • Eligible for a total of $2,500 to be paid in three installments ($1,250 payment in September of 2023, $625 payment in January of 2024, and $625 payment in June of 2024) 

    • Eligible for remaining $1,500 of certified teacher stipend (pro-rated) once certification is posted by TEA (from date of Intern Certificate) 

  • 3-Hour Teachers 

    • Eligible for a total of $1,500 to be paid in three installments ($750 payment in September of 2023, $375 payment in January of 2024, and $375 payment in June of 2024) 

  • Half-Time Teachers 

    • Eligible for a total of $2,000 to be paid in three installments ($1,000 payment in September of 2023, $500 payment in January of 2024, and $500 payment in June of 2024)   

  • Part-Time Employees 

    • Eligible for a pro-rated amount which will be based on number of hours and days worked.