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Accomack board approves $1,000 sign-on bonus for new teachers, $1,500 for special-education hires
Summary
The Accomack County School Board voted to give $1,000 sign-on bonuses to teachers new to the division and $1,500 to new special-education teachers to support recruitment at job fairs.
The Accomack County School Board voted to provide $1,000 sign-on bonuses for licensed teachers who are new to the division and $1,500 for licensed special-education teachers new to the division.
Board member motioned to approve the bonuses, saying, “I move that we approve this bonus for the new division licensed teachers to receive $1,000 and new to the division licensed special ed teachers to receive $1,500.” The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Board staff said the larger amount for special-education teachers responds to a regional shortage and competition for recruits at job fairs. The superintendent noted the division previously offered $1,000 to new full-time employees in the current fiscal year and described prepared form letters and repayment provisions if a recipient leaves before completing a year.
Board members discussed the fiscal impact: staff estimated the sign-on program could cost roughly $50,000–$60,000 depending on hires. The board also discussed a related possible retention bonus funded by a General Assembly proposal; staff said the state had proposed a supplemental payment for retention in the current fiscal year but the district had not yet received final confirmation.
No additional implementation details (such as exact eligibility dates or payroll timing) were specified in the meeting record; staff said letters and administrative forms were ready pending the board’s approval.
The board approved the motion by voice vote. The board indicated it would discuss any broader retention bonus for other employee groups at a future meeting.
