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Seguin ISD doubles top teacher designations, bringing lump-sum bonuses to classrooms Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) -- Seguin ISD is seeing a major jump in the number of highperforming teachers being recognized and rewarded through a state program that comes with thousands of dollars in lump-sum payments. Dr. Jack Lee, Seguin ISD superintendent, says the growth reflects both the strength of local educators and the purpose behind the state’s Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program. “The Texas Legislature implemented the Teacher Incentive Allotment, which was designed to really highlight outstanding educators in the classroom that do amazing work at helping their students grow academically,” said Lee. This year, 38 Seguin ISD teachers earned either new or higher TIA designations. Lee says that’s more than double the 17 recognized last year. Plus he says of those previously recognized, seven moved up to higher levels. “I think it’s important to note that the Teacher Incentive Allotment is very much built upon two things. Bonuses, pg. 4