Incentives For TISD Staff Resignations

TYLER � With less funds expected from the state, school districts around Texas are looking at ways to trim their budgets. In Tyler, some school district employees will be receiving funds for their early resignation. The school superintendent tells the staff in a letter that a $2,500 incentive will be handed out to certain employees who turn in their resignation early. It is first come-first served, and only for the first 35 employees who turn in their resignation.

Another way to trim the budget is through an increase in class size. The district may increase the class size to 24 students per teacher in the elementary grades. More of the district plans may come out at tonight�s school board meeting. The meeting will include a discussion of the budget.