EPISD board approves early retirement incentives for central office staff

UPDATE (April 22, 2026) -- The EPISD Board of Trustees approved an incentive program for eligible staff who give early notice of retirement plans or resignation, the district said Wednesday.

The district said the decision comes as Texas school districts adjust to financial struggles due to recent legislation and enrollment patterns. The inventive would help the district figure out staffing needs for the 2026-2027 school year, EPISD said.

Certain central office employees are eligible for the incentive program, EPISD said.

“We want our community to know we are listening and are committed to channeling taxpayers’ dollars to the classroom,” EPISD Board President Leah Hanany said.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Independent School District will consider incentives for early retirement in order to support resources for the 2026-2027 school year.

According to EPISD, the incentive program would offer $3,000 to full-time central office personnel who provide early notice to retire or resign from the district. The item summary said personnel have until May 8 to submit a notice of intent to resign or retire at the end of their assignment year.

EPISD Board President Leah Hanany told ABC-7 the district is "aggressively pursuing" a balanced budget, which is why the board discussed the 2026 Resign/Retire Early Notification Incentive Program Wednesday.

"It's important for us to respond to the community when they tell us that they believe that the district is top-heavy, that they want their taxpayer dollars to go as close to children as possible." Hanany said.

She added, the incentive is designed so teachers aren't hit first during budget constraints.

The item will be on the agenda set for April 21, according to EPISD.