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Board adopts resolution to participate in Education Freedom Act bonus program
Summary
The Cleveland City Schools Board unanimously approved a resolution to participate in Section 4 of the Education Freedom Act of 2025 so eligible K–12 teachers and specified staff can receive a one‑time bonus of no less than $2,000, with submission to the state required by June 1.
Cleveland — The Cleveland City Schools Board voted unanimously to adopt a resolution to participate in Section 4 of the Education Freedom Act of 2025, authorizing the district to accept state funds for the onetime teacher bonus.
Superintendent Dr. Elliott read the resolution aloud and explained the administrative steps: the board must adopt the resolution, the superintendent will submit it to the state by the June 1 deadline, and the state will verify rosters before funds are distributed. "We acknowledge that the Education Freedom Act of 2025 includes a provision for onetime bonuses of no less than $2,000 for public school teachers across Tennessee," Dr. Elliott said as he read the district's statement of intent.
Dr. Elliott specified the coverage as K–12 classroom teachers, pre‑K teachers on district staff, and counselors who meet eligibility requirements under Section 4. The board adopted the resolution on a unanimous roll call; Dr. Elliott said district rosters will be verified later this summer and that funds will likely be available in early fall if state verification is complete.
What happens next: Upon adoption the superintendent will submit the resolution to the state before the June 1 deadline; actual bonus distribution depends on state verification of eligible educators.
