Superintendent outlines literacy-plan updates, budget carryover and staff bonuses
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Summary
Superintendent reported updates to the Virginia literacy plan, scheduled an invitation for reading coaches to the September meeting, described an approximately $800,000 budget carryover being allocated to purchases including buses, and announced $1,000 and $500 staff bonuses to be paid immediately (gross amounts subject to taxes).
Superintendent (identified in the meeting as Dr. Poole) provided updates on the division—s literacy plan, budget status and one-time compensation for staff.
Staff explained the division revised its literacy plan under the Virginia Literacy Act to add grades 4 through 8 and to identify instructional, supplemental and intervention materials. The board agreed to invite reading coaches to present data and an update at a September meeting when assessment (VAST) results will be available.
On budget matters Dr. Poole said the division had planned about $800,000 as carryover into next year but that remaining funds this year (including bus purchases) are being expended now in coordination with the board of supervisors. He announced a one-time $1,000 gross bonus and a $500 gross bonus that would be deposited into accounts that night and the next day; he warned the amounts are gross and employees will owe taxes, estimating a net in the $840—890 range for a $1,000 gross payment (transcript estimate). Dr. Poole said the budget close-out meeting is scheduled for the 25th at 9:00 a.m.
The board recorded appreciation from several teachers for the pay action and discussed how facilities spending in prior years had affected pay scales. No legislative or external approvals for the bonuses were recorded in the transcript; the board presented the timing and logistics for disbursement.
Next procedural step: reading coaches will be invited to the September meeting and the budget close-out meeting is scheduled for May 25 at 9:00 a.m.