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School board approves annual $1,000 SOQ bonuses; funding source described as turn-back funds
Summary
The board approved one-time bonuses for full-time and permanent part-time SOQ positions, to be paid in June with funds described as 'return back' or 'turn back' funding from the fiscal year; the total cost was not specified in the transcript and a board member disclosed a potential conflict (spouse employed by the district).
Staff member B presented an item asking the Louisa County Public Schools Board to approve distribution of a one-time $1,000 bonus for full-time and permanent part-time employees in SOQ positions under funding made available in the state’s amended FY25 budget.
“The state ... the most recent budget, that was amended for FY25, provided funding for SOQ positions to receive a thousand dollar bonus,” Staff member B said.
Staff member B told the board the motion covers recommendations to award the bonus and that the district plans to use returned/turn-back funds to cover the local share; the bonus payment was described as planned for June. A board member disclosed a potential conflict of interest, saying, “In the spirit of transparency, my wife is a school employee, so she will be receiving a bonus.” The disclosure was acknowledged by the chair.
The board moved to approve the recommendation to provide the bonus for eligible employees; the transcript records the motion passing after the vote by voice. The transcript did not provide a precise total cost figure or the names of the motion maker and seconder.
Staff clarified the approval is required annually to complete the application process and finalize payments; no further conditions were recorded during the discussion.
