SAISD SPOTLIGHT: One of the first districts to participate in the state’s Teacher Incentive Allotment program, SAISD is unique in offering multiple pathways to teachers in STAAR-tested courses, special education, and elective courses – reaching 98% of teachers
 
SAISD’s educator cohort designated under the Teacher Incentive Allotment continues to grow – 
197 new teachers are now earning the state stipends ranging from $3,000 to $26,000. The district has had 730 educators approved by the Texas Education Agency since its participation in the program began. 
 
SAISD was one of the first districts to begin recommending its teachers for this state allotment, and the continual participation has made the district’s program robust. It provides an opportunity for more than 98% of the district’s teachers to have a pathway to potential designation. That is unique to SAISD and not something offered in other districts in the area.  
 
What makes the program stand out from peer districts is the inclusion of teachers in content areas beyond STAAR-tested courses. There are provide multiple pathways for SAISD teachers to earn these state designations, and therefore the monetary stipends. Whether an educator teaches in a STAAR-tested content area, or special education, or an elective such as Fine Arts, they may still be eligible.

Calendar items? 

Feb. 17 (Mon) – SAISD schools and offices closed for Presidents Day
SAISD offices and campuses will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17 in observance of Presidents Day. Schools and offices return to normal business hours on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Note: SAISD schools in the Alamo Colleges network are open Monday.
 
Feb. 18 (Tues) - SAISD Board Meeting 
5:30 p.m., SAISD Board Room, 514 W. Quincy St., 78212 or online 
Link: https://www.saisd.net/page/dis-board-videos
The SAISD Board of Trustees will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at the central administrative office.
 
Feb. 19 (Wed) – SAISD Bond 2020 Community Meeting 
6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Madison Elementary, 2900 W. Woodlawn Ave., 78228
The public is invited to this in-person community meeting, which will provide an update on Bond 2020 renovation projects at Madison Elementary School, Longfellow Middle School and Jefferson High School.

Feb. 20 (Thurs) – Edison High School Conjunto at the Tejano Mundial Awards  
5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, 901 N Loop 1604 W, 78232
Edison High School’s student group “Conjunto Los Dorados” will be performing at the 2025 Tejano Mundial Awards. The students will be performing for the arrival of stars and VIPs on the red carpet to start the event. The Conjunto group will then take the stage at the Shrine Auditorium to help kick off the formal program indoors. This is just the second year that a Conjunto class was added to the Edison HS music offerings. The group’s instruments were funded with assistance from the SAISD Foundation.