Houston ISD board to consider $2B budget, teacher pay increases

The Houston Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a virtual public hearing June 11 at 4 p.m. to discuss a $2 billion budget proposed for the 2020-2021 school year, which will include pay increases for teachers and stipends for all employees.

The proposed budget will include a $34.4 million salary and benefits package and an increase in employer contribution to health insurance premiums for employees, according to a June 11 press release. Employees with salaries based on the teacher…