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Board reviews resolution to accept state'funded $2,000 teacher bonuses under Education Freedom Act
Summary
Board staff outlined a proposed resolution to accept one-time $2,000 bonuses from state funds created by the Education Freedom Act; staff said the board must adopt a resolution by June 1 to participate and that payments are taxable and will be disbursed via district payroll after state transfer.
Board members discussed a resolution to accept state-provided one-time teacher bonuses of $2,000 under the Education Freedom Act; the resolution language was prepared using Tennessee School Boards Association model text and will appear on the board's agenda for a vote on Thursday, April 10.
Board counsel and staff explained the timeline and mechanics. Ms. Lautner told the board the state will supply lists of eligible teachers on April 15, May 15 and June 15; district staff will review those lists and work with the state to correct any errors (transcript block starting 4848.0947). Board member Ms. Pike asked whether passage must occur by June 1; staff confirmed the deadline for a board resolution to participate.
Finance staff clarified funding and tax treatment. A staff member said the funds "come from the state" and are not KCS-funded discretionary bonuses, and Ms. Semmelgarn confirmed the payments "would be taxed at the bonus rate" (transcript block starting 4773.3203). The state will transfer funds to the district, and the district will disburse payments on employee paychecks.
No formal vote occurred during the April 7 work session; staff said the resolution language and eligibility lists will guide final disbursement if the board approves the resolution at the regular meeting.
