The Plano Independent School District board of trustees has approved a new compensation plan for the 2026-27 school year, outlining salary increases and benefits designed to recruit and retain employees amid ongoing funding challenges.
The plan approved Tuesday set the starting salary for certified teachers to $64,000, with teachers holding a master’s degree starting at $66,000. District officials said eligible employees will also receive a minimum 2% pay increase.
The compensation plan also includes a $330 monthly contribution toward healthcare benefits, targeted market adjustments based on analysis from the Texas Association of School Boards, and access to low-cost childcare and after-school programs.
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District leaders said the plan builds on recent investments in staff compensation while balancing financial constraints faced by school systems across the state.
The plan is expected to cost about $7.43 million. District leaders said those costs will be partially offset by payroll savings driven by attrition and staffing adjustments tied to declining enrollment.