On Monday, August 24, 2026, the Taft ISD Board of Trustees approved the following Compensation Plan for the 2026-2027 school year with the following highlights:

• Starting salary on the Teacher Salary Scale increases from $55,000 to $56,000 ($57,000 for teachers with Masters degrees).

• Teacher increases are from 2.01% to 2.73% with a higher percentage for TRA increase at Step 5 (9.3%).

• Associate teacher salaries will increase to $31,795 (flat rate).

• Administrative Professional, Clerical/Paraprofessional and Auxiliary Pays Scales were increased by 2% of the midpoint at each pay grade in each scale.

• Taft ISD will increase the Employer health insurance contribution from $400 to $425 per month for employees enrolled with TRS Active Care (the total benefit is $425 per month and $5,100 per year for an employee).

• $1000 one-time stipend for all employees paid in two installments--$500 in September 2026 and $500 in January 2027.