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White County board affirms intent to accept state $2,000 teacher bonus, debates wider staff inclusion
Summary
The White County Board of Education voted May 8 to affirm its intent to participate in Section 4 of the Education Freedom Act of 2025 and accept state funds to provide a one‑time bonus of at least $2,000 to teachers as defined by the law.
The White County Board of Education voted May 8 to affirm its intent to participate in Section 4 of the Education Freedom Act of 2025 and accept state funds to pay a one‑time bonus of at least $2,000 to teachers as defined by the statute.
The board said the action is limited to the bonus provision and not an endorsement of the broader Education Freedom Act. The resolution and an amendment adding the military to the resolution's language passed after brief discussion about which staff members the state money will cover and whether the district should expand the payments locally.
Why it matters: The state bonus is time‑limited and requires a local board resolution by a June 1 deadline for a district to receive the funds. Board members debated whether to use the state funds only for the…
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