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Commerce ISD teachers, staff to get pay raises in FY 2025

Teachers are receiving a $2K bump, while other staff are scheduled for 3% raises.

In Commerce, local school district employees will be getting a raise. At the June meeting of the Commerce Independent School District Board of Trustees, the board approved a $2,000 salary increase for teachers and a three percent raise for other district staff. At the July meeting, the Commerce ISD board is scheduled to vote on retention stipends. The next scheduled meeting of the board is Monday July 15 at 7 p.m.

Mark Haslett served as KETR's News Director from February 2013 to June 2025. During his tenure the station's news operation enjoyed an increase in listener engagement and audience metrics, as well recognition in the Texas AP Broadcasters awards and a National Edward R. Murrow award.