$19.5 million allotted for Brownsville ISD teacher incentives
Feb. 7—Brownsville ISD announced receiving a new round of Teacher Incentive Allotments through the Texas Education Agency that bring the district's total to more than $19.5 million annually for the next five years.
The designations include 738 new designations and 232 higher designations, bringing the district's total number of TIA-designated teachers to 1,475, BISD said in a news release
The Teacher Incentive Allotment was established by the Texas Legislature as part of House Bill 3 to provide funding for school districts that reward and retain their top-performing teachers.
TIA designations include three levels — Recognized, Exemplary and Master — with qualifying teachers earning between $3,000 and $32,000 annually for the next five years. This milestone highlights a significant transformation for Brownsville ISD.
Starting in 2019 with an inaugural group of 41 teachers in two schools, the program has expanded to include teachers across all campuses. Brownsville ISD continues to lead the area with an all-inclusive designation process that allows all teachers an equal opportunity to earn a designation, regardless of grade level or teaching assignment.
This sets Brownsville ISD apart from other Teacher Incentive Allotment districts across the state, BISD said in the release. Under the district's spending plan, all teachers working at campuses with TIA-designated colleagues will receive a share of the allotment.
These new designations ensure that all teachers in Brownsville ISD benefit. This collaborative model celebrates the district-wide effort to achieve excellence.
Chief Human Resources Officer Linda Gallegos, leader of the TIA initiative, acknowledged the efforts of both teachers and campus administrators.
"Our campus administrators have shown incredible diligence in conducting effective evaluations and refining the Student Learning Objective (SLO) process. Their ongoing commitment to continuous improvement ensures that our educators receive the recognition they deserve. We also acknowledge the incredible work our teachers do on a daily basis to provide high-quality instruction to ensure student success," she said.
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