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Board approves Education Freedom Act resolution; clarifies pre-K teachers qualify when housed in schools
Summary
The Scott County Board of Education approved an Education Freedom Act resolution enabling $2,000 bonuses for eligible teachers; board members clarified the language so that pre-K teachers housed inside district schools qualify for the payment.
The Scott County Board of Education approved an Education Freedom Act resolution that aligns the district with state requirements and the Tennessee Department of Education program to grant $2,000 bonuses to eligible teachers.
Board discussion focused on the resolution’s language about which teachers qualify. Several members asked whether the resolution covered "kindergarten" only or pre‑K as well; staff and the board said the resolution was updated to clarify the bonus applies to pre‑K through 12 when the pre‑K program is housed inside a school building. Members noted that if pre‑K programs operate outside the school (for example, in a separate Head Start trailer not housed inside the school), those teachers might not qualify under program rules.
The board approved the resolution by roll call; the meeting record shows multiple members voting "aye." Staff and members said the resolution is a compliance step to accept the funds and does not by itself change salaries beyond the specified bonus.
