Round Rock ISD Approves 2 Percent Pay Increases For Staff

ROUND ROCK, TX — The Round Rock ISD board of trustees have approved a 2 percent increase for district staff for the 2018-19 school year, officials said.

The raise was approved during the board's regular board meeting on Thursday. Collectively, the raise will cost the district $5.85 million, officials said, and will be included in the 2018-19 budget slated to be approved in June.

“We know the immense value of our educators, campus and District staff and remain dedicated to providing them with competitive compensation and serving them just as they serve our students each day, with support,” board President Diane M. Cox said in a prepared statement. “As a trustee, I am proud to say that we continue to believe in and take action in continuing to invest in our educators and staff.”

Teachers, librarians, and nurses (RN) will see a $1,010 general pay increase and an adjustment to steps in years one to six to improve overall pay progression, officials added. Counselors and other licensed professionals will see a $1,225 general pay increase, district officials added.

Other pay grades will see a pay increase equal to 2 percent of the midpoint, after a 1 percent increase in pay ranges, officials said.

View updated compensation plans on the Round Rock ISD Human Resources Services page.

“Seeing the financial issues many of our fellow school districts across the state are facing, we are fortunate to have a system of effective financial planning and our Board of Trustees support continued investment in our educators and staff,” Superintendent Steve Flores, said in a prepared statement. “Our staff impacts the lives of more than 49,000 students and deserve to have compensation that reflects the dedication and hard work they put into helping our students succeed.”

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