Approval of a new stipend system Tuesday could aid Hays CISD leaders in attracting needed instructors to help turnaround the academically struggling Hemphill Elementary.

The Turnaround Campus Stipend Structure, approved by a 7-0 vote, would provide a $5,000 stipend for the principal at Hemphill, with $3,000 for assistant principals.

Counselors, teachers, nurses and instructional coaches would each receive $1,500. The amount was raised from a proposed $1,000 stipend.

Elaine Howard, Hays CISD chief h...