Tyler ISD Approves Budget, Raises, Lowest Tax Rate

TYLER, Texas – The Tyler ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved significant pay raises for district employees and adopted a property tax rate reflecting the lowest in 28 years for the district during its meeting on August 15. These key decisions are integral to the district's new $230.1 million budget for the 2022-23 school year.

Under the new compensation plan, all Tyler ISD teachers will receive a 4% pay raise, specifically a $2,500 increase to their base salary. This adjustment means that a first-year teacher holding a bachelor's degree will now begin their career in Tyler ISD with a base salary of $59,000. In addition, all other district employees, including critical support staff, will receive a 3% pay raise. The district stated these increases are vital to remain competitive in the job market and ensure the retention of high-quality staff dedicated to serving students in Tyler.

Concurrently, the Board moved to lower the property tax rate to $1.2039 per $100 valuation for the 2022-23 school year. This represents a substantial decrease of $0.0943 from the previous year's rate of $1.2982 per $100 valuation. This reduction marks the lowest property tax rate for Tyler ISD in nearly three decades. For the average home in Tyler valued at $200,000, this tax rate adjustment is projected to result in an annual savings of approximately $188.60 for homeowners.

The adoption of the new tax rate followed two public hearings, held on August 1 and August 8, providing community members opportunities to offer feedback.

Beyond compensation and tax relief, the approved $230.1 million budget also prioritizes enhanced safety measures and critical technology upgrades across all Tyler ISD campuses. For more information on board actions and the budget, residents can visit the official Tyler ISD website at www.tylerisd.org.