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Board discusses one-time employee bonus ahead of Thanksgiving; amount not specified in public remarks

Okaloosa County School Board ยท October 28, 2025

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Summary

Superintendent and board members praised the decision to provide a one-time bonus to district employees ahead of Thanksgiving, describing it as a token of appreciation negotiated with benefits and budget groups. The transcript records support and process notes but does not list the bonus amount.

The board discussed a one-time bonus for district employees, presented by Chief Financial Officer Miss Perry and recommended by the superintendent.

Board members expressed appreciation for the payment, describing it as a small but meaningful recognition timed before the Thanksgiving holiday. Superintendent White and several board members thanked the benefits oversight group and staff for identifying funds and moving the initiative forward, stressing the difficulty many employees face amid broader cost pressures.

The transcript records strong support from board members and acknowledgement of fiscal constraints, but it does not specify the dollar amount of the bonus. Staff described the initiative as a one-time infusion and thanked the benefits oversight group and HR for their work to identify funding.

Provenance: Item recorded on the consent agenda as "7.25 payment of a 1 time bonus to district employees" and discussed as part of consent highlights; no final vote or dollar amount is recorded in the excerpt.