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Cannon County school board tables teacher bonus resolution amid eligibility and timing questions

2556310 · March 12, 2025
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The Cannon County Board of Education voted to table a proposed resolution to meet state requirements for teacher bonuses under the Education Freedom Act until April, citing uncertain eligibility rules and when funds will be available.

The Cannon County Board of Education on March 13 voted to table a resolution that would meet requirements for awarding $2,000 teacher bonuses under the state Education Freedom Act, citing uncertainty about which staff qualify and when the money will be paid.

Board members heard that recent state guidance excludes some part-time and short-term contract employees. “It excludes teachers who were employed under contracts and duration of 120 days,” one board member said during discussion. The member asked the…

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