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Board explains one‑time state teacher bonus passthrough; counselors and other licensed staff say they were left out
Summary
Board members described how the district passed through state teacher bonus funds and added a $500 supplement for employees not eligible under the state's definition; counselors and other licensed staff said the state's eligibility rules were unclear and asked the board to consider making omitted licensed staff whole
The White County Board of Education reviewed its handling of a state one‑time payment tied to the Tennessee Education Freedom Act and heard public and board remarks about employees who did not receive the full $2,000 payment.
District administration told the board the state supplied a list of employees it considered eligible for a $2,000 educator bonus; the district passed that state payment through to those employees. "The state . . . sent us a list and said, here's who we determine are your teachers. Prove us wrong," Mr. D said, describing the…
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