Clear Creek Independent School District News Release
Board Approves Raise in Teacher Pay
League City, Texas- In a show of support for teachers, the Clear Creek ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a salary plan for the 2008-2009 school year which includes a minimum increase of $1,500 per teacher with more senior teachers receiving between $1,750 to $2,750 depending on their years of service. Additionally, new teachers will be guaranteed a starting salary of $43,500. “Clear Creek ISD is committed to retaining and recruiting the best teachers in Texas,” said Dr. Greg Smith, Superintendent of Schools. “I would like to thank our school board for recognizing the need to remain competitive in the education workforce, despite the state of affairs of public school funding.” The total cost of the salary increases is estimated to be $4.45 Million over last year. Board of Trustee President, Stuart Stromeyer urged parents and community members to get involved. “Salary increases such as the one passed Monday may not be repeated in years to come if the state legislature does not revisit the public funding formula. The formula does not allow for inflation such as salary increases and rising fuel and energy costs,” said Stuart Stromeyer, Board of Trustee President. “I think the community would be surprised to hear that more than 88% of the District’s operating budget is designated for personnel.” CCISD expects to hire between 300-400 new teachers for the 2008-2009 school year, mostly to staff the grade expansion at Clear Springs High School and enrollment growth. Five more schools are slated to open over the next three years: Elementary #25, Elementary #26, and conversion of Clear Creek 9th Grade Center to an intermediate school will all open in August 2009 and Education Village’s intermediate and high school will open in August 2010.
The salary options presented to the Board were developed in partnership with teacher associations, parents, and community members and call for additional increases if the District receives more than the anticipated funding from the state next year.
