New Caney ISD Implements Staff Retention Stipends, Expands Special Education, and Offers Free Breakfast for 2026-27 School Year

New Caney Independent School District (NCISD) has approved $750 retention stipends for all full-time district employees returning for the 2026-27 school year, a measure expected to cost $2.1 million. The district also plans to add at least 75 additional employees to its special education department to meet growing demand. Other changes include the opening of a new 110,000-square-foot elementary school, new SMART tag ID badges for all students, and free breakfast for all students. These developments significantly impact the education workforce, student populations, and institutional operations within the district.