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Willis ISD passes salary package, starts budget talks
The Willis Independent School District began its budget discussion on Monday with the board's passage of a $2 million compensation package.
"We are very excited about our aggressive compensation package and our board's commitment to remain competitive through salary so that we can retain and attract great employees," Willis ISD Superintendent Tim Harkrider said.
At this time, the compensation package is expected to be the biggest change in the proposed 2019-20 budget of $63.6 million budget with $11.7 million for debt service, Willis ISD Communications Director Jamie Fails said based on the preliminary information. That is higher than last year's…
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