Temple ISD HR Hype

Click on the flyer for clinic dates, times, and locations, as well as information on what to bring to your appointment.

Employees are encouraged to take advantage of this convenient opportunity to receive their flu vaccination at work.

Thank you for helping us keep our Temple ISD community healthy and well this flu season!

Your September paycheck will reflect your new 2026–27 benefit premiums.

As you review your first paycheck of the new school year, please take a moment to log in to Skyward Finance and review your paystub. This is the quickest way to confirm that your benefit deductions are correct.

You can also review your 2026–27 benefit elections at any time through the BenefitsHub.

Need help accessing Skyward Finance?

No problem! Watch this quick video tutorial or refer to the attached handout for step-by-step instructions.

Did you know that Temple ISD has a Catastrophic Leave Bank? Each year, employees have the opportunity to donate local leave days to help provide a safety net for fellow employees who experience an unexpected temporary disability or critical illness.

How does the Catastrophic Leave Bank help?
The Leave Bank provides eligible members with additional sick leave when they face a serious medical situation that leaves them without enough available leave. This benefit also extends to the emergency care of an immediate dependent family member.

Interested in participating?
Please review the Catastrophic Leave Bank Policy for complete information about the program and participation requirements.

If you would like to participate, please complete the Online Participation Form and return it to linda.hernandez@tisd.org no later than September 30.

📌 A Few Important Reminders

• Donations are one-time. If you have donated in the past and have not requested leave from the Catastrophic Leave Bank, you do not need to donate again.
• Three local leave days are required to be donated to participate.
• Donations are made annually for employees who are participating and have not previously donated.
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Thank you for helping make Temple ISD a community that supports one another when our colleagues need it most.

While we do not want any of our employees to leave the district, we do want to make you aware of a great incentive for those of you who are thinking about retiring in December.

Temple ISD has a unique program that financially rewards our TRS retiring professional and support staff based on accumulated State and Local Leave Days at the time of retirement.

TISD Board Policy (DEC Local) states: Employees who have completed ten (10) or more years of continuous employment in the District, and who retire under normal-age retirement eligibility qualifications with the Texas Teacher Retirement System (TRS), shall be paid as set out in the current employee handbook for accumulated local leave and state leave. The maximum number of days that shall be paid under this provision shall be 90 total days, e.g., 45 local days paired with 45 state days. Employees must have a “matching” state day for each day of local leave.

FOR EXAMPLE: An employee with 12 days of local leave and 20 days of state leave at the time of resignation shall be paid for a total of 24 days—12 local matched with 12 State.

Compensation for employees who qualify for the accumulated leave incentive is noted in the chart below.

To qualify for the incentive, a written notice of retirement must be submitted to the Superintendent in the form of a letter of Resignation/Retirement no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 1 of the final year of employment for mid-year retirees.

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR RESIGNATION FOR RETIREMENT IS OCTOBER 1!

• 10-14 years of TISD service - $ 65 per day
• 15-19 years of TISD service - $ 70 per day
• 20+ years of TISD service - $ 80 per day

Non-Exempt Employees:

• 10-14 years of TISD service - $ 50 per day
• 15-19 years of TISD service - $ 55 per day
• 20+ years of TISD service - $ 65 per day

Employees who cease to be employed by the district without ten (10) or more years of continuous employment in the district shall surrender all accumulated local sick leave, even if later rehired by the district. An exception shall be made for employees who leave the district for the purposes of military service and return to the district within 12 months after their release from active duty. All retirees will receive an appropriate recognition award.

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR RESIGNATION FOR RETIREMENT IS OCTOBER 1!

Employees who plan to retire under TRS should notify their supervisor and TRS as soon as possible.

Additional inquiries should be addressed to:

Teacher Retirement System of Texas

1000 Red River Street

Austin, TX 78701-2698

1-800-223-8778

512-397-6400

www.trs.state.tx.us

The holidays can be an expensive time of year, and our Holiday Savings Plan is one way Temple ISD employees can set aside money throughout the year to help with holiday expenses.

Currently, employees can choose from several savings amounts based on their pay schedule. We are considering increasing the available contribution amounts and would like to know what you think!

Before we make any changes, we want to hear from you. Would you be interested in increasing your Holiday Savings Plan contribution in 2027?

Current Plans include the following deductions from January to October

Monthly Employees (10 payroll deductions)

$1,000 Plan - $100/month

$ 750 Plan - $75/month

$ 500 Plan - $50/month

Biweekly Employees - 26 Pays (20 payroll deductions)

$1000 Plan - $50/month

$750 Plan - $37.50/month

$500 Plan - $25/month

Biweekly Employees - 20 Pays (15 payroll deductions)

$975 Plan - $65/month

$450 Plan - $30/month

$240 Plan - $16/month

Take the Poll below to share your feedback with us!

REMINDER: Registration for the Holiday Savings Plan opens in December! If you’re not currently participating, be on the lookout for more information and an opportunity to sign up in December.

Please take a moment to complete the Holiday Savings Feedback Poll. Your feedback will help us determine whether employees would like the option to increase their monthly Holiday Savings deduction.

When completing the poll, please choose the option that best fits your pay type:

• Monthly
• Biweekly – 26 pay
• Biweekly – 20 pay

One of the best things about Temple ISD is the people who show up every day with a commitment to our students, our colleagues, and our community. We see it in the small moments, the extra effort, the encouraging words, and the willingness to step up when someone needs help.

That’s Wildcat Spirit! 💙

We invite you to take a moment to recognize a colleague who demonstrates what it means to be a Temple ISD leader by nominating them for a Wildcat Spirit Award.

Our Temple ISD Leadership Framework reminds us that leadership is not limited to a title or position. Leadership is demonstrated through our actions, our relationships, and the way we serve others. Every employee has an opportunity to lead and make a difference.

Think about the colleague who:

• Puts Students First – consistently makes decisions with students and their success at the center.
• Builds Relationships – creates a culture of trust, respect, encouragement, and belonging.
• Leads with Integrity – models professionalism, accountability, and doing what is right—even when no one is watching.
• Collaborates and Supports Others – shares ideas, lends a helping hand, and celebrates the success of others.
• Embraces Growth – looks for ways to improve, learns from challenges, and encourages others to grow.
• Inspires Others – brings positivity, energy, and a commitment to making Temple ISD a great place to work and learn.

You know who they are. Maybe it’s the teacher who always finds a way to make a student feel seen. The custodian who knows every child by name. The secretary who is the first person to offer help. The administrator who quietly supports their staff. Or the colleague who simply makes everyone around them better.

Take a Moment to Recognize a Wildcat! Your nomination is an opportunity to say “I see you. I appreciate you. And you make a difference.”

Please take a few minutes to nominate a colleague who demonstrates Wildcat Spirit and the leadership behaviors we value in Temple ISD.

Because leadership isn't just what we do—it's how we show up for one another.

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