At their meeting Monday night, the Brownwood ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved pay raises and stipends proposed by BISD Administration. The approved raises include a 2.5% general pay increase on the midpoint with targeted adjustments for identified areas. Existing teachers will receive a salary increase of $1,145 or more next year.

Existing Brownwood ISD paraprofessionals will see a 2.5% increase in addition to the step on the current salary schedule. For most positions, this equates to a 3.5%-4% raise over current wages. BISD also continues to fully fund employee-only health insurance for all employees.

At Monday’s meeting, the BISD Board also approved a proposed a tax rate of $1.2151 which is the same rate used in 2015-2016. Since 2013, BISD has lowered its tax rate from $1.3047. The final 2016-2017 tax rate and budget will be approved at an August 29 meeting.

“Due to the District’s strong financial standing, we are excited to be able to provide our most important resource, the teachers and paraprofessionals who work with our kids on a daily basis, a healthy raise while proposing a balanced budget with no tax increase.” said Brownwood ISD Superintendent, Dr. Joe Young.