The Pflugerville ISD Board of Trustees approved salary increases for the 2024-2025 school year at the April 18, 2024 board meeting. In addition to a comprehensive 2% raise of the pay range midpoint for all employees, PfISD also increased the minimum hourly wage to $17 with placement scale adjustments for all PfISD employees.
In addition to raises, the Board approved an increase in stipends for special education teachers, market adjustments for nurses, bus drivers, and bus monitors, and increased the starting teacher salary to $57,700.
Salaries for the district’s roughly 3,000 employees make up 86% of its annual district budget, and the raises approved by the Board will drive the upcoming year’s budget. Despite the challenges posed by the skyrocketing cost of living and an anticipated $7 million budget deficit, PfISD is committed to prioritizing its staff members by striving to provide them with the maximum possible increase.
“Even with these challenges, our administration and our Board recognize our most valuable resource – our teachers and our staff,” Interim Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores said. “Pflugerville ISD is able to serve our 25,000+ students every single day, and we know that is only due to the hard work of our highly educated, certified, experienced, and dedicated staff members.”
Despite four additional special Legislative Sessions last year, public education continues to face financial challenges due to the Texas Legislature's inaction. Without changes to public education finance and combined with rising costs, PfISD and districts across Texas will continue to look for ways to do more with less.
To provide employee raises, district officials will continue to evaluate programs and processes to identify any cost savings for the district.
“I hope our staff understands the budgetary stress the district faces and can appreciate the efforts to provide a raise that so many are deserving of this year,” Dr. Flores said. “We are fortunate to have a Board that is committed to our work and believes in the people who advance the vision, mission, and beliefs of the district forward. We are all in this together.”
Regrettably, The Pfamily Pfitness Pfest scheduled for Saturday, April 20, has been canceled due to anticipated rain and thunderstorms.
We apologize for any inconvenience. Rest assured, we are committed to creating a memorable and enjoyable experience for all attendees, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to host the event under better weather conditions in the future.
These forms, which include the Student Verification and Student Health forms, are required for all students each year.
Please complete the two forms through your Skyward Parent Portal. Be sure to log in using the Parent Portal, not the Student Portal. You can reach the portal by clicking “here” at the link below.
Click to complete Annual Forms: www.pfisd.net/skyward
Please remember the following:
- The forms are ONLY available for the parent/guardian listed as Parent 1 in Skyward. If you do not see the forms, please check with other parents/guardians.
- If you move over the summer, you must contact your home campus regarding your change of address. If your address change results in an attendance zone change, you must complete the online forms for the new campus. Please submit an updated proof of residency document to the new campus. New online forms will be available once the address is up-to-date in Skyward.
If you need a Skyward Family Access account or have additional questions, email Skyward support at parentportal@pfisd.net or your campus registrar. In the email to the parent portal, include your name, your student’s name, and your student’s school.
Graduation is an event that graduates and their families remember for a lifetime. This year, PfISD will host all 4 High School Graduation Ceremonies at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park on May 31.
To help offset Graduation costs, PfISD is providing the following sponsorship opportunities to businesses and community members:
- Valedictorian Sponsor - $20,000 (1 sponsorship available)
- Logo placement in the Graduation Programs
- Logo displayed on screen 3 times during the ceremonies
- Short video commercial highlighting your company prior to the ceremonies
- Salutatorian Sponsor - $10,000 (3 Sponsorships available)
- Logo placement in the Graduation Programs
- Logo displayed on screen before and after the ceremonies
- Class President Sponsor - $5,000 (5 sponsorships available)
- Logo placement in the Graduation Programs
- Logo displayed on screen after the ceremonies
- Top 10 Sponsor - $2,500 (12 sponsorships available)
- Logo placement in the Graduation Programs
- Bronze Sponsor - $1,000 (unlimited)
- Name listed in the Graduation Programs
- Individual Sponsor - $500 (unlimited)
- Name listed in the Graduation Programs
If you or your company is interested in supporting the District in creating an exceptional Graduation experience for our students, please contact Tamra Spence at tamra.spence@pfisd.net
Join us for a fun-filled family event featuring a fantastic car display and lively discussions. Our event includes volunteer judges from Pflugerville High School, who will be evaluating cars across various categories.
When? Saturday, May 4th.
Time? 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM.
Where? The Pfield: 1440 W Pecan St, Pflugerville, TX.
Attendees can participate in choosing the 'Car of the Show' by scanning QR codes located around the parking lot. Individual category judging begins at 11:30 AM, with winners announced at noon. Don't miss out on the event's highlight moments: voting for the 'Best Car' at 12:15 PM and the grand prize announcement at 12:30 PM.
And there's more! Enjoy delicious food from our vendors and listen to live music playing throughout the show. Come join us for a day of car enthusiasts, community fun, and entertainment!
For more information on how to register your car or become a sponsor click the link below!
PfISD is partnering with the Phoenix House Texas to provide a Lunch and Learn Zoom series for families!
Pack a lunch, eat at your desk, and learn different ways to connect with your teenagers and strengthen your family.
Session 2- Building Communication with your family: April 16, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Session 3- Effects of Vaping: April 23, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Session 4- Parent-Teen Relationships: April 30, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
For more information, please contact:
Dana Wilcott, Family Services Coordinator
WHS Health and Wellness students participate in Shamrock Shake, Salt, and Sugar lab
What’s better than tasting your learning?! Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, students in the Applied Nutrition and Dietetics class at Weiss High School wrapped up a unit on diabetes, sugar and salt substitutes, and sodium. They made healthy shamrock shakes and did a sugar/artificial sweetener and salt tasting. Students experienced ways to reduce sugar and salt intake while bravely trying a bright green low-sugar smoothie.
The Health and Wellness program of study is available at Hendrickson, Pflugerville, and Weiss High School campuses. Students interested in careers related to nutrition and diet learn applied nutrition, dietetics, human growth and development and can earn an industry certification in nutrition. There is also an opportunity to join the student organization (FCCLA) and compete in nutrition-related events for awards, develop leadership skills, and apply for scholarships.
Learn more about this and other career and technical education programs in the CTE Program Guide.
CTE Signing Day Information
Attention families of seniors! The annual PfISD CTE Signing Day is swiftly approaching, and we are excited to extend this special invitation for you to sign up your students for this momentous occasion. Let's come together to celebrate their accomplishments and honor their commitment!
CTE Signing Day is a statewide initiative that recognizes and celebrates graduating seniors who choose in-demand career pathways through college, direct-to-work, or technical training after high school. Sign up before April 19, 2024; you’ll be notified of eligibility in early May.
CTE Signing Day
Date: 5/15/24, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Pfluger Hall, 203 E. Pecan St. Pflugerville, TX 78660
Eligibility criteria:
- A graduating senior*
- Earned industry-based certification(s) and a level 2 course in CTE program of study*
- Completed a CTE program of study (optional)
- Accepted employment with a business related to their high school CTE program of study (optional) and/or
- Accepted into a post-secondary program related to their high school CTE program of study (optional)
*required criteria