Development News for Kingsville, Texas

Kingsville ISD Renews Optional Flexible School Day Program (CARE) and Plans Relocations

The Kingsville ISD board approved the renewal of the optional flexible school day program, known as CARE, for the 2026-2027 school year at HK High School. This program allows eligible students to participate in a flexible schedule. The board also confirmed plans to relocate the CARE program and the AAP program to back buildings at the high school and middle school, respectively, moving away from the Kraber facility. This relocation is part of a planned transition to better utilize space and accommodate program needs.

Kingsville ISD Board Approves Four-Month Fuel Agreement Through TASBY Cooperative

The Kingsville ISD board authorized the superintendent and administration to enter into a four-month fuel agreement with TASBY Energy Cooperative for unleaded and diesel fuel. This decision comes amid volatile oil market conditions, with TASBY proposing a shorter contract term to allow for potential future rate reductions. The indicative pricing at the time of discussion was $2.78 per gallon for unleaded and $3.50 for diesel, with maximum price caps of $3.15 and $3.85 respectively. If prices exceed these caps by June 11th, the district will not be bound to the agreement. This cooperative purchasing is expected to secure better rates than individual district procurement.

Kingsville ISD Board Approves 2026-2027 Academic and Athletic Stipends

The Kingsville ISD board discussed and approved academic and athletic stipends for the 2026-2027 school year. New stipends were added for an Academic Coordinator and a Special Education Behavioral Assessment role, the latter intended to save costs by utilizing an in-house employee for evaluations. Several stipends were removed or revised, including those for department heads, lead positions, instructional coaches, and UIL coordinators, reflecting organizational restructuring and a move towards centralized coordination. For athletics, new stipends were introduced for an Academic Coordinator and a Special Education Behavioral Assessment role, while cheerleading and drill team stipends were moved from academic to athletic. The board approved the academic stipends with a 7-0 vote.

Kingsville ISD Approves 1% General Pay Increase and Market Adjustments for 2026-2027 Employee Compensation

The Kingsville ISD board discussed and approved the 2026-2027 employee compensation plan, recommending a 1% general pay increase for all employees. This increase is intended to be conservative given current financial conditions, but it also includes adjustments to address market disparities, particularly for clerical, paraprofessional, and auxiliary staff. The plan also involves freezing the administrative professional structure while improving starting salaries and pay grade minimums for other groups to align with market rates. The total cost for the 1% increase with benefits and adjustments is estimated at $697,590.