Excellence
Strategic Staffing
For the 2025-26 school year, Mesquite ISD is launching a new two-year pilot strategic staffing model designed to attract the most effective educators and campus leaders to the schools where they can make the most significant impact.
First, for campus administrators selected to lead at our two highest-need campuses, Thompson Elementary and Floyd Elementary, we are offering the following stipends:
- $12,000 for principals,
- $8,000 for assistant principals, and
- $5,000 for campus intervention specialists, student support teachers, instructional coaches/specialists, and counselors.
Additionally, at Thompson Elementary, we are offering a $5,000 stipend to highly effective teachers who choose to transfer to—or accept a position at—this campus that has historically faced staffing challenges. These teachers must have demonstrated strong student growth in both reading and math and be willing to step into a role that supports long-term campus success.
These stipends are offered to those who commit to serving on these campuses for at least two years.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is Mesquite ISD introducing strategic staffing now?
- Will these stipends be permanent?
- How were the campuses identified?
- Why aren’t all teachers and administrators eligible for these stipends?
- How can MISD afford to offer these stipends during a budget deficit?