Employee Compensation: Legal Authorities & Strategic Decision-Making

Employee Compensation: Legal Authorities & Strategic Decision-Making is a comprehensive 1-hour training designed specifically for school board trustees to understand their legal authority and strategic responsibilities in employee compensation decisions. This course equips trustees with essential knowledge of Texas Education Code requirements, compensation study analysis, and oversight strategies to make informed decisions that balance fiscal responsibility with competitive staff recruitment and retention.

Participants will learn to navigate the shared governance model between board and superintendent, ask critical oversight questions to ensure equity and efficiency, and implement transparent communication strategies that build community trust. Through interactive modules covering legal frameworks, data-driven decision-making, and strategic planning, trustees will gain confidence in their compensation stewardship role while ensuring alignment with district goals and student outcomes.