Press Release | June 12, 2023
95 Galveston ISD Educators Awarded Salary Enhancements through TIA
GALVESTON, Texas — Galveston Independent School District is proud to announce that 95 teachers will receive salary enhancements as part of an overall district payout to qualifying educators through the Teacher Incentive Allotment, an increase from 86 educators receiving the enhancement last year.
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95
Educators awarded
(up from 86 last year)
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$1,400,164
Total district payout
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$4,515–$23,473
Individual payout range
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Created by the Texas Legislature as part of House Bill 3, the TIA program was established to help attract and retain highly effective teachers at traditionally hard-to-staff schools by providing salary increases for educators who prioritize teaching in high-needs areas and rural district campuses. Teachers receiving the allotment are designated as Master, Exemplary, or Recognized, based on teacher observation and student growth data. Payout amounts vary by designation level and the socioeconomic level of the students they teach.
2023 Designations
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34
Master
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37
Exemplary
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24
Recognized
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"We commend our teachers for the outstanding work that they are doing with our students. GISD is fortunate to have so many talented educators. This year, the district celebrates 34 teachers earning a designation as Master teacher, 37 as Exemplary and 24 as Recognized. The teachers represent a broad spectrum from across the district in a variety of grade levels and content areas. We applaud the work that you have done, and we hope our numbers will increase in the future."
— Dr. Annette Scott, GISD Assistant Superintendent for Student Support
Galveston ISD is the only fully approved district in Galveston County currently participating in the TIA program.
