Top HISD leaders making big six-figure salaries, some earning $30k bonus checks, contracts showHOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Steep salaries and big bonuses are what top leaders in HISD are making, according to our news partners at the Houston Chronicle. Contracts obtained by the Chronicle show that 13 cabinet members earn salaries over $200,000, and some are now also receiving $30,000 pay bonuses. Klussman said bonuses in the corporate and private sectors are typical, and while many are not used to bonuses in the public sector, they are common in school district leaders' contracts. And as ABC13 first reported Tuesday, some HISD students returned to cold classrooms after the weekend freeze due to HVAC problems. HISD did not respond to ACB13's questions about bonuses, but they say they are investing millions in HVAC upgrades and claim HISD teacher salaries are the highest in Texas.