🌱 RRISD Incentives For Staff Retention + Early Voting + Weather Risks

Good morning, Round Rock. Happy Monday! I'm here in your inbox to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. In this issue, you'll find...

• Round Rock ISD has come up with a paid incentive plan to retain teachers and staff
• First day of early voting for Williamson county with some Round Rock ballot locations listed
• Hurricane Roslyn's remnants and what to expect in today's weather risks

But first, today's weather:

*Prepare for damage from strong, straight line winds and possible hail. Cover or bring inside anything you do not want to fly away!* A t-storm or two with your first rain coming between 7 a.m.-9 a.m. and another storm in the evening. High: 76 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories today in Round Rock:

1. Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees has approved "Strategic Retention and Recruitment Incentives Targeting Hard-to-Fill Positions." Some of these incentives paid to teachers are:
   • "$3,000 stipend to any employee serving in a Special Education teaching position, with half paid in January, half in June 2023."
   • "$1,000 incentive to all currently employed teachers who have completed Reading Academies, paid in June 2023."
   • "A differentiated longevity incentive for all other employees not identified above ranging from $250 to $1,500 based on years of service at Round Rock ISD." There are more incentives on the RRISD website. This program will cost the district around $9.5 million, derived from revenue of the District's fund balance.
2. Today marks the first day of early voting for Williamson county, and there are some convenient locations for Round Rock residents to get out there and vote. Several nearby locations to vote include: BACA Senior Center, Round Rock Randalls, Brushy Creek Community Center, and Williamson County Jester Annex. Early voting ends on Nov. 4. To view other full-time voting locations within Williamson county, please check out that information here.
3. Remnants of Hurricane Roslyn will bring a couple of thunderstorms, 60+ mph gust winds, quarter-sized hail, and possible isolated tornadoes today. Some areas of Round Rock may not receive much rain at all, while others possibly getting around 1" of rain total. The risk level of these line of storms are a "2 out of 5". Considering the strong gust winds, you can check out how to receive text alerts and also to learn more about the storms, here.

Today in Round Rock (*Please be aware of local weather risks when planning to attend events today!*):

• Good Morning! Ladies Social (Review Disclaimers) at Corner Bakery (9:30 a.m.)
• Celebrating Diwali at Round Rock Public Library (10:30 a.m.)
• Thanksgiving Lettering ($65 fee) at The Ruby Hotel (5:30 p.m.)
• Mizuno Pub Run at The Brass Tap (6 p.m.)
• Self-Defense Class at The American Legion, George Johns Post 447 (6 p.m.)
• Family Storytime at Round Rock Library (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The holiday season is approaching, and there are many job opportunities open. Generally during the holidays, companies are needing more help in different departments and it works out great for those looking to save up for the end of the year! Check out over 100 local job listings in these fields: Medical, hospitality, administrative, general labor, mail delivery, customer service, and more.
• The Hope Alliance is preparing for the upcoming Holiday season. They could use donations towards decorations for those in need, to bring some cheer to their home. There is also an "Adopt a Family" program for current residents of Hope Alliance. For questions or more information, contact them at holidays@hopealliancetx.org. (Facebook)
• Round Rock home inventory has new listings everyday. The market has certainly slowed down however, the homes available are still limited and have high competition among buyers. Here are a few of the most recent listed homes in Round Rock to check out! Price ranges start in the high $300's and up.

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— Elaine Thompson

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