{"id":711368,"date":"2026-04-07T16:28:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T16:28:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/711368\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T16:28:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T16:28:25","slug":"where-fort-worth-isd-ranks-in-texas-superintendent-pay-during-state-takeover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/711368\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Fort Worth ISD Ranks In Texas Superintendent Pay During State Takeover"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n                            Exterior of the Fort Worth Independent School District Service Center building in Fort Worth, Texas.                        <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"610\">Fort Worth ISD\u2019s new superintendent, Peter Licata, will be paid $1,384.62 per day as acting superintendent, a prorated rate based on former Superintendent Karen Molinar\u2019s $367,000 base salary.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"859\">As previously reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/dallasexpress.com\/tarrant\/fwisd-superintendent-warns-we-dont-have-time-to-fix-failing-district\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Dallas Express<\/a>, the Texas Education Agency recently took over Fort Worth ISD\u2019s school board and superintendent position. Licata will serve as the acting superintendent, replacing former superintendent Karen Molinar.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"1081\">Licata outlined five priorities aimed at turning around the district, including improving academic achievement, supporting teachers, increasing pay, preparing students for college and careers, and reallocating resources.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1196\">\u201cThat expectation when that kid walks in the classroom is as high as for every kid in the district,\u201d Licata said.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1380\">Licata\u2019s annual salary will total $360,000, along with a one-time $25,000 relocation payment as he moves from Broward County, Florida, to Texas, <a href=\"https:\/\/fortworthreport.org\/2026\/04\/02\/new-fwisd-superintendent-earns-1384-daily-heres-what-else-is-included-in-his-contract\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">according<\/a> to the Fort Worth Report.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1488\">The salary raises broader questions about how Fort Worth ISD compares to other districts across the state.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"1192\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov\/cgi\/sas\/broker\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">According<\/a> to the Texas Education Agency\u2019s superintendent salary database, Fort Worth ISD ranks 22nd statewide in reported superintendent pay. Other districts pay significantly more, including Harlandale ISD at $655,737 and Tarrant County-based Birdville ISD at $551,576.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1368\">In nearby districts, Dallas ISD\u2019s superintendent earns $378,750, while Crowley ISD\u2019s superintendent earns $453,194 and Highland Park ISD\u2019s superintendent earns $374,500.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1506\">For comparison, Gov. Greg Abbott earns $153,750 annually, the same salary as Attorney General Ken Paxton, according to Ballotpedia.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1649\">Licata is also currently working to obtain his Texas superintendent certification, a requirement for serving in the role within the state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Exterior of the Fort Worth Independent School District Service Center building in Fort Worth, Texas. 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