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White County school board approves $1,500 top-up for 13 educators after state bonus list review

6491523 · October 10, 2025
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Summary

Board approved $1,500 payments to 13 licensed staff members to equalize pay with educators included on the state'issued Education Freedom Act bonus list; an amendment to extend the payment to 27 additional staff failed for lack of a second. A board member recused herself from the vote.

The White County Board of Education voted Thursday to approve additional $1,500 payments for 13 licensed staff members after reviewing the state Education Freedom Act (EFA) bonus list and local payroll records.

Board Chairman Mister McDonald said district staff had identified 13 employees who, by time spent with students and duties, were comparable to three staff members included in the state's list and who had already received the EFA bonus. Director Mr. D presented the board with a packet describing the discrepancies and…

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