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Board committees recommend EC retention bonuses and monthly supplements amid federal budget uncertainty
Summary
The board’s Finance and Education committees reported plans to use remaining PRC 118 funds for a one-time retention bonus and to offer a monthly supplement for certain Exceptional Children (EC) staff, while district officials said federal budget freezes will require using carryover funds for some payroll needs.
District committee reports at the July 21 meeting outlined staffing measures aimed at retaining special education staff and noted pressures from a federal budget freeze that could affect some federal programs.
District officials told the Finance and Personnel Committee and the Education Programs and Policy Committee that leftover PRC 118 funds will be used to provide a one-time retention bonus of $525 in September 2025 to EC-related service providers in occupational therapy, physical therapy, school psychology and speech-language pathology. Committee members also discussed a recruitment and retention…
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