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PCSSD receives $442,766.50 for state merit-pay program; district outlines who qualified
Summary
The district reported statewide and local results of Arkansas' teacher merit-pay program: statewide roughly 4,283 teachers received bonuses, ADE set aside $14,240,000 plus fringe, and Pulaski County Special School District received $442,766.50 (with benefits).
Pulaski County Special School District officials on July 8 summarized the district's share of a statewide teacher merit-pay program, telling trustees the district would receive $442,766.50 in merit funds including fringe benefits.
Dr. Whitfield, presenting the statewide and local figures, said the Arkansas Department of Education "set aside 14,240,000.00 for this plus the fringe benefits such as retirement." She said statewide roughly 4,283 teachers received some bonus, about 10% of the state's teachers.
Why it matters: The merit-pay program distributes state funds to teachers who meet specific licensure, experience and growth criteria. The…
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