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Conroe ISD approves employee compensation plan without across-the-board raises

At the June 16 regular board meeting, the Conroe ISD board of trustees approved the 2026-27 employee compensation plan presented by CISD Chief Financial Officer Karen Garza.

The conditions: Garza said the total additional cost of the 2026-27 employee compensation plan compared to the previous estimate is $700,000, but it does not include across-the-board pay raises for teachers.

Only certified teachers who have reached three or five years of experience will receive pay raises. Certified teachers with three years of experience will receive a $400 pay raise from $63,850 to $64,250. Certified teachers with five years' experience will see their salaries increase by $2,500, from $64,700 to $67,200.

Garza said the district understood early on that pay raises for all teachers would not be possible this year, which is why CISD planned and addressed it in last year's compensation plan. As previously reported, last year the board voted to approve salary increases for teachers, of up to:

$2,100 for first- and second-year teachers
$2,500 for third- and fourth-year teachers
$5,000 for fifth-year teachers and up

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R.F. Meador Branch Library in Willis undergoing $150K transformation

The R.F. Meador Branch Library in Willis is getting a new look, with renovations underway to refresh the library’s interior and make the space more useful for visitors of all ages, according to a Montgomery County Memorial Library System news release.

The details: The project is being funded through nearly $150,000 from several sources, including grants from the Tocker Foundation and Still Water Foundation, as well as support from Montgomery County Precinct 1 Commissioner Robert Walker and the Montgomery County Community Foundation, according to the release.

The library will see new seating areas, updated furniture, changes to shelving and redesigned spaces for children, teens and adults, library officials said. Plans also include more open areas for studying, reading, working and gathering.

Diving in deeper: According to the release, the children’s area will receive new seating and interactive features, while the teen area will include a more social setup for group projects and studying. Adults will also have access to new study tables, chairs and quiet seating areas.

709 W Montgomery St., Willis

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6 events to check out in Conroe, Montgomery from June 19-21

There are several events to attend in the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. Check them out below. This is not a comprehensive list, and events are subject to change.

Willis Juneteenth Celebration
The city of Willis’s Juneteenth Celebration will include live music and performances, activities such as lawn games and free food and refreshments while supplies last. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

June 19, noon-5 p.m.
Free (admission)
706 Martin Luther King Blvd., Willis

‘Bloomin’ Crazy for Quilts’ Quilt Show
The Woodlands Area Quilt Guild is hosting the “Bloomin’ Crazy for Quilts” quilt show, which will feature over 250 quilts of all sizes and categories. Attendees can also expect over 30 vendors, a boutique, $10 grab bags and raffle baskets.