At its regular June meeting, the Angleton ISD Board of Trustees approved key measures that support the district’s strategic goals of academic excellence, employee retention, and safety.

In a significant move to recognize and retain staff, the Board approved a Compensation Plan Addendum for the 2025–2026 school year that includes a salary increase that exceeds the requirements of new state legislation. Teaching staff with 1-2 years of experience will receive a 4 percent pay increase; teachers with 3-4 years of experience will receive a $3,000 pay raise; and teachers with more than 5 years of experience will receive a $5,500 pay raise. All employees on the auxiliary, paraprofessional or professional pay grade will receive a minimum of a 4 percent pay raise. Market adjustments were given for several positions in the district as well.

In addition, trustees approved the return of the $1,000 retention bonus for all eligible employees that will be paid on September 15, 2025. The combined salary and bonus package totals $4.6 million in compensation increases. The compensation plan includes the district’s addition of 54 campus-based positions, two district-level special education positions, and three central administrative roles.

As part of the district’s ongoing investment in school safety, the board also approved the purchase of 12 CEIA OPENGATE Weapons Detection Systems and 12 CEIA handheld metal detectors at the cost of $230,763.60, which will be paid from the 2022 Bond that included safety and security enhancements. These mobile devices will be deployed at high-attendance events, such as football games, fine arts contests and graduation, and they will be piloted periodically on campuses to enhance preparedness and maintain a secure environment for students and staff.

“The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and we have a continued commitment to ensuring the safest environments possible while also maintaining efficient school and event operations,” AISD Superintendent Phil Edwards said.

Additionally, trustees approved several new hires for the upcoming school year, including assistant principals, counselors, and a CTE coordinator—further strengthening campus leadership and student support services across the district.

Finally, the board approved the purchase of a gas generator for the AISD Administration Building. The total cost for the generator purchase and installation through Generocity Services, Inc. is $544,963, and there will be a utility-related cost of approximately $1,000 for the installation of a gas line and meter, to be paid directly to CenterPoint Energy as the end user. The costs will come from the 2022 Bond.

“The backup generator will help us make sure our district operations can continue uninterrupted during a crisis involving power outages,” Edwards said. “It is vital during a crisis that essential administrative functions, such as our communications, coordination and emergency responses, continue without interruption.”

The board also reviewed reports related to safety and school start times. A recent safety audit was presented to trustees, along with an analysis of the adjusted start time schedule that was implemented this past school year.

The comprehensive safety audit consisted of five key components: data/documents, intruder assessment, interior, exterior, and climate/culture. The findings, results and recommendations will be shared with campus administrative teams in July, and the Safe and Supportive School Program Team at each campus will create and implement campus-specific initiatives in direct response to the audit findings with continued monitoring by the AISD Safety and Security Coordinator.

The start time report showed no significant changes in student tardiness, absences or academic performance when compared to previous years. However, the district noted operational improvements, including reduced transportation costs, a decreased need for substitute teachers due to extracurriculars, and a decrease in the average student ride time on buses.

“As always, the Board of Trustees leadership reflects AISD’s core values of transparency, safety and excellence, supporting student success and a strong future for the Wildcat community,” Edwards said.