School Board OKs staff pay raises

The city’s current and forthcoming educators are set to receive higher compensation for their commitment to Elgin’s youth.

Elgin Independent School District board members unanimously approved the adoption of a 3% midpoint pay raise for all staff for the 2024-25 school year this past week, along with a bump in starting salaries.

Base Elgin ISD teacher pay will now start at $55,760 per year.