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ECISD Teachers Earn $3 1 Million In Incentives

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Odessa, Texas/May 11, 2024-Teachers in Ector County made a big impact on students during the 2023-2024 school year and were recognized and financially rewarded through the Teacher Incentive Allotment program, now in its third year. 

(Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

On Friday morning, May 10th Dr. Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools visited Ross Elementary where 9 teachers were recognized, 6 of them having earned “Master” level. 

(Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

Audrey Carrasco has been teaching for 18 years and is currently a teacher at Goliad Elementary. Ms. Carrasco was awarded a check for over 21 thousand dollars, the largest check awarded. 

(Audrey Carrasco, Teacher, Goliad Elementary/Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

The Teacher Incentive Allotment program was created by the Texas Legislature in 2019, as part of House Bill 3. The allotment amount per teacher is based on the level of academic growth their students attained. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

 

Midland ISD Presents Awards to Teachers Totaling $1 5 Million

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Midland, Texas/May 23, 2022-During the final week of school, Midland ISD awarded 193 teachers at 33 MISD campuses a total of $1.5 million dollars as part of the Teacher Incentive Allotment. 

(Morgan Robertson, Principal-General Tommy Franks Elementary-MISD/Midland, Texas) 

The Teacher Incentive Allotment program has three levels: The Recognized, The Exemplary and The Master’s.  

(Morgan Robertson, Principal-General Tommy Franks Elementary-MISD/Midland, Texas ) 

Receiving this type award is a motivator for teachers to inspire their students to be better at achieving educational goals, while setting goals for themselves, the teacher as well. 

(Dakota Runnels, 3rd Grade Math/Science Teacher-General Tommy Franks Elementary/MISD-Midland, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera  

Ector County ISD Teacher Incentive Allotment Programs at Wilson & Young Medal of Honor MIddle School

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Odessa, Texas/May 15, 2023-Superintendent of Schools Dr. Scott Muri presented checks to 11 teachers at Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle school on Friday, May 12th, in recognition of the district’s most effective teachers. Two-hundred fifty-eight ECISD teachers earned more than $2.5 million dollars in incentives, who represent 38 Ector County ISD schools. 

(Dr. Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

The Teacher Allotment Program is designed to reward the most effective teacher, through increased academic growth of students in English, Math, Science and other core subjects.

(Dr. Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

There are three levels of distinction in the Teacher Incentive Allotment Program: The Recognized Teacher; The Exemplary Teacher and The Master’s Level Teacher. Sara Cox, a 6th Grade Teacher reached the level of Master’s Teacher and was awarded a check for 15 thousand dollars. 

(Sara Cox, 6th Grade Math Teacher-Wilson and Young Medal of Honor Middle School/ECISD-Odessa, Texas) 

Funding for the Teacher Incentive Allotment Program comes from the State of Texas, and was approved by the State Legislature several years ago. 

There is pending legislation to add another category to the Teacher Incentive Allotment Program and increased funding. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

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