Loudon County board adopts resolution to participate in state one-time $2,000 teacher bonus (Section 4)
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The board approved a resolution to participate in Section 4 of the state Education Freedom Act, which provides a one-time bonus of not less than $2,000 for eligible K-12 teachers; board members noted uncertainty about state rule details and possible supplementation.
The Loudon County Board of Education voted Feb. 13 to adopt a resolution to participate in Section 4 of the state Education Freedom Act, which the board described as a one-time bonus of not less than $2,000 for eligible kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers.
During discussion Miss Garrett introduced the resolution and explained the board must adopt a local resolution to receive the funds and that more detail will be available once the state board issues rules on eligibility and distribution. She told the board she would ask the board later to make up any difference if the state provides less than the full $2,000 per eligible teacher.
A motion to adopt the resolution was made and seconded; the board approved the resolution by roll-call vote. Board members noted the resolution does not address vouchers or other elements of the Education Freedom Act and is limited to participating in the state’s teacher bonus provision (Section 4) as presented.
Board staff said they will submit the required documentation to the state by the stated deadline and will return to the board with details about eligibility and how much the district will receive once the state finalizes rules.