The overall grades are based on three categories: student achievement (how well students perform academically), school progress (how well students perform over time and compared to students in similar schools) and closing the gaps (how well schools are boosting performance for subgroups such as students with special needs). Please reload the page and try again. Unsurprisingly, the superintendents of districts with the smallest enrollments tended to have the highest per-student pay. In the Class of 2021, 81.1% of students received their high school diplomas on time or earlier. Its not opening up the door for all sorts of other types of activities that we had previously, EPISD Board President Al Velarde said, referring to former Superintendent Juan Cabrera. All rights reserved, With Full Scholarship, Dallas ISD Student To Go From Hillcrest H.S. Students in Dallas ISD are part of the Texas Education Agencys Region 10. Dr. Shorr Heathcote. TRS pension plan based on final years' salary and years of experience. On average, teachers had 9.9 years of experience. Board President William Dick said all four top candidates were quality applicants, but "we felt like the two we picked shined a bit more and felt like they had a good fit. Overall Benefits Rating.css-11cfy92{color:#0caa41 !important;}.css-11cfy92{color:#0caa41 !important;}2.8. Teacher salaries - View a more comprehensive breakdown of the higher ed outcomes in Region 10. Cowan said they hoped to have a superintendent in place by the start of the 2015-2016 school year, but that due to the short time frame that may not be possible. All rights reserved. Her commitment to our AISD mission allowed our community to safely move through the pandemic and stay laser-focused on academic achievement.. Diana Sayavedra will start as El Paso Independent School District superintendent on Jan. 4. Would you take a job that pays you 25k more a year if you had to do an hour long commute both ways? If you could do it again, would you still become a teacher in todays climate not just Covid but the whole attack economically and socially. Dallas schools trustees approved a three-year contract for superintendent Stephanie Elizalde that sets her up to earn huge bonuses if students meet ambitious academic goals. Elizalde wont be making as much as her predecessor, Michael Hinojosa, who earned close to $352,000 annually. Sayavedras $12,000 moving benefit is also far less than Cabreras $35,000 relocation stipend. Rawlings added that it was critical a replacement be found quickly so that the plans in place for education reform in the district can stay on track. Her first day will be Jan. 4, 2022, and her contract runs through January 2025, with the option of being extended. Listen to new episodes of Exposed: Border Invasion. Both superintendents contracts contain the same termination clause: This contract may be terminated by mutual agreement of the Superintendent and the Board in writing upon such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed upon. Pegasus School Of Liberal Arts And Sciences, University Of Texas University Charter School, Academy Of Careers And Technologies Charter School, University Of Texas Elementary Charter School, San Antonio School For Inquiry & Creativity, Gateway (Student Alternative Program Inc), Henry Ford Academy Alameda School For Art + Design, Higgs Carter King Gifted & Talented Charter Academy, Brooks Academy Of Science And Engineering, Stephen F Austin State University Charter School, Richard Milburn Academy (Suburban Houston), Richard Milburn Alter High School (Bell County), Richard Milburn Alter High School (Nueces County), School Of Science And Technology Corpus Christi, School Of Science And Technology Discovery. Salary. Or the school that you can walk to for 25k less? Receive our in-depth coverage of education issues and stories that affect North Texans. She has a proven track record of raising student academic achievement while building a culture of inclusion and equity. For a detailed explanation of this years accountability system, see the 2022 Accountability Manual. Cabrera received such a contribution, in addition to district-paid premiums on his disability and life insurance policies and contributions to his annuity account. We ask that you follow some simple guidelines: https://elpasomatters.org/republishing-guidelines/. At that rate, Thomas makes about $17 per student while his counterparts in Fort Worth and Dallas, earn about $4 and $2 respectively. There are 15 superintendents in the state that make more than $1,000 per student and the largest of them has 113 students. Eric Cowan, the president of the Dallas ISD School Board, said the board will meet Friday to accept Miles' resignation and to vote on his interim replacement. Hinojosa mentored Elizalde during her previous tenure in DISD, where she rose to be chief of school leadership. 2019-2020 HPISD Compensation Plan. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. On average, teachers had 10.4 years of experience. Scribner, 56, is the second consecutive Fort Worth ISD superintendent the school board has had to buy out of his contract. Texas assigns ratings to districts and campuses that designate their performance in relation to the state's accountability system. Dr. Elizalde most recently served as Superintendent of the Austin Independent School District, where she focused on establishing financial stability, supporting the teacher in the classroom, SEL and academic supports for students, and strategic staffing giving campuses with students who need more access to more. 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Manns High School and Middle School DAEP/Elementary DAEP, Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy, Biomedical Preparatory at UT Southwestern, Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy, Celestino Mauricio Soto Jr. Stephanie S. Elizalde, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools. But Eric Stoddard of West Texas San Vincente ISD took home that superlative with a $1,500 lead over the next in line. (Corrie Boudreaux/El Paso Matters). Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. More than 60 Texas school superintendents take home salaries over $300,000, including Michael Hinojosa and Kent Scribner. Trustee Josh Acevedo said he also believes EPISD taxpayers will find Sayavedras contract fair, and said there is room for her base salary to be increased. He said Tuesday morning it's time to rejoin his family in Colorado. 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I totally believe in her., Cover photo: Diana Sayavedra will start as El Paso Independent School District superintendent on Jan. 4. Previously, he was assistant chief of campus operations with the Irving Independent School District in Irving, Texas; executive director for secondary education with the Weatherford Independent School District in Weatherford, Texas; and a principal in the Burleson Independent School District in Burleson, Texas. The highest salary was Dallas has the state's second-largest public school district with about 160,000 students. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. Throughout his short career in Dallas, Miles has spent much of his time battling school board members, sometimes to keep his job. Some of the trustees have been talking about a more robust community engagement process and have more meetings with the public about what they want in the next superintendent, Jason Stanford, chief officer of communications and community engagement. They also said trustees will start outlining the timeline and process for a search soon. Salary ranges We think its good for both; its a win-win. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Scribners predecessor, Walter Dansby, got $892,899 "It feels awesome, I'm really in a space where you're looking at things in a half-empty situation and in leadership we try to look half-full but today is a day where we can finally say the cup is full. Which areas of Texas are growing the fastest? Dallas schools trustees approved a three-year contract for superintendent Stephanie Elizalde that sets her up to earn huge bonuses if students meet ambitious academic goals. Print Headline: Prairie Grove board to interview 2 superintendent candidates. El Paso Matters is dedicated to providing our community with the information to make educated, informed decisions. The district will only contribute to her Texas Teacher Retirement System plan. The average School Superintendent salary in Texas is $170,283 as of March 28, 2023, but the range typically falls between $139,095 and $205,468. The Dallas ISD School Board will meet Friday to discuss the search for a replacement for former Superintendent Mike Miles. Also on Thursday, Kent Scribner, superintendent of Fort Worth Independent School District since 2015, made public a December 16 letter telling the board of trustees he intends to leave when his contract ends in August 2024. 46% of students were enrolled in bilingual and English language learning programs. 2023 Copyright El Paso Matters. Teachers, support personnel and classified staff are not feeling heard about the things they need to be their best selves for their students, third-grade teacher Gracie Hopkins said. Education Based on 4144 salaries Bilingual Elementary Teacher 1434 salaries Teacher 792 salaries View More Healthcare Based on 94 salaries Registered Nurse 25 2018-2019 HPISD Compensation Plan. After a year and a $5.4 billion reduction in state funding for public education, schools are under scrutiny for how they have or havent trimmed their budgets to absorb the cuts. Stephanie Elizalde was elected by the Board of Trustees in June 2022 to serve as Superintendent of the Dallas Independent School District. Dallas Independent School District employees attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.3/5 stars to their company. During the final two years of his tenure, Cabrera was actively consulting for former Trustee Dori Fenenbocks online school, as well as working for an education nonprofit, according to documents El Paso Matters obtained. And after years of trying, it is tiring, and people are leaving in droves, not just because of the great resignation, but the district is not listening to us.. Not reform-minded, not charters we want someone who really believes in public ed and believes in the workers as partners in figuring how great our district can be, Zarifis said. January 13, 2022. This page last updated December 27, 2021. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. There will soon be more money on the table for teachers in DeSoto ISD. As chief of a district with 16 students, he makes $91,670 a year thats $5,729.38 per student. Mike Miles announces his resignation as Dallas Independent School District superintendent Tuesday morning. A look at the percentage of students enrolled in certain programs offered at schools for the 2021-2022 school year. Shes covered education, criminal justice and local government. So weve added an interactive with the 2012 figures released by the Texas Education Agency in March. United States. Cabrera was initially offered a $285,000 base salary in 2013. Job Title. I think thats important because the message is being sent that while shes a leader and definitely superintendent of the El Paso Independent School District, shes still a part of that team and shes not above and better than, or singled out, as different than anybody else.. by Molly Smith, El Paso Matters December 8, 2021, This and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.. She got a job she wanted, and I think were going to be able to move forward with the employees in a different fashion., Zarifis said the union wants the next superintendent to really, truly believe in public education.. The two finalists will be interviewed during the first week of May, and each will be on campus for a full day of interviews and planned activities, according to James. After a year I think we definitely want to see results and at that point it will merit a raise, Acevedo said. Her recognitions include being named one of four Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Hispanics in Education for 2014 and recognition in 2016 by The Dallas Morning News as a Point Person for her work in the community. A native Texan, Erin grew up in the Houston area and now lives in Collin County. Her contract calls for her to also guide rising stars in the district. To keep up with inflation, our basic allotment must increase by nearly $1,000 across the board, and we are not there yet, said Nancy Humphrey, vice president, Plano ISD Board of Trustees.