HOUSTON -- The Houston Independent School District wants to give all teachers and other employees a raise.

Superintendent Abelardo Saavedra asked the school board Thursday to give everyone working at HISD a 3 percent across-the-board pay increase.

Saavedra also proposed another raise based on performance.

In response to Saavedra's proposal, the Houston Federation of Teachers released the following statement:

"The Houston Federation of Teachers appreciated the superintendent for honoring his commitment to a 3 percent across-the-board pay raise for teachers and other support personnel. He held the line even though there was pressure from his board to give only teacher bonuses."

The school board will vote in late June on a budget.