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Board authorizes request to supervisors for $536,129 appropriation to hold state bonus funds
Summary
The division asked the Board of Supervisors to appropriate $536,129 in state bonus funds so the district can distribute a retention bonus to employees when state dollars arrive; the board authorized the superintendent to make the request.
Warren County Public Schools asked the Warren County Board of Supervisors to appropriate $536,129 to prepare for state-provided employee bonus funding, and the school board authorized the superintendent to request that appropriation on May 7.
Administration explained the funding originates from a 2025 state amendment that provides school divisions additional state funding intended for employee bonuses. The amount available for Warren County Public Schools, as presented to the board, is $536,129 based on the district's recognized SOQ staffing level.
School staff explained the appropriation would allow the division to implement a retention bonus or other one-time payment when state funds are distributed. The board emphasized this vote only authorized asking the Board of Supervisors to appropriate the money; actual bonus amounts, eligibility criteria and distribution rules would be decided later by the board once funding and timelines were final.
Administration noted the state counts 498 SOQ-funded positions; the division payroll included more positions (774 employees at the reporting date), so $536,129 would not fully fund a $1,000 bonus for all employees. Board discussion raised options such as targeting SOQ positions, pro-rating or setting eligibility dates; staff said precise award levels and criteria will be finalized later.
A motion to request the appropriation and related budget increases (detailed in the motion by category) passed by roll call.
