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Teachers, Parents Press Union County Commissioners to Provide Remaining $1,000 of Promised Supplement
Summary
More than a dozen speakers — many current or former Union County Public Schools employees — urged the Board of Commissioners to fund the remaining $1,000 of a promised $2,000 teacher supplement and to prioritize teacher compensation while urging the board to press for state-level support.
Dozens of teachers, parents and former employees told the Union County Board of Commissioners on Monday evening that the county should provide the remaining $1,000 of a previously promised $2,000 county supplement for Union County Public Schools staff.
"Our educators deserve clarity, honesty, and real solutions," said Amy Brantley, a Kensington Elementary employee and Waxhaw resident, who asked the board to provide the additional $1,000 and make teacher compensation a priority. Multiple speakers described working second and third jobs and paying out of pocket for classroom supplies.
Teachers and supporters cited board-level confusion and finger-pointing over the…
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