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School board approves $100 'Chamber Bucks' for staff to spend locally
Summary
The Sweetwater County School District #2 board approved giving $100 Chamber Bucks to every regular full‑time and part‑time employee as a holiday gift; staff will coordinate distribution with the Chamber and handouts are planned next week.
The board voted to give $100 in Chamber Bucks to all regular full‑time and part‑time employees employed as of Dec. 9 as a holiday gift to be distributed in staff or department meetings. The item passed by motion, second and voice vote.
Scott explained the program’s economic intent: “The nice thing about Chamber Bucks…is rolling these funds back into our community,” he said, noting participating businesses will accept the vouchers and that employees who cannot spend them locally can cash them at a local bank. The board clarified the gift covers all full‑time and part‑time employees but not day‑to‑day substitutes; consistent full‑time substitutes who work daily were treated as eligible.
Logistics: Brooke will coordinate with the Chamber (President Lisa and Jessica) to get checks produced no later than Monday morning; trustees volunteered to attend staff meetings next week to hand out the vouchers. The board estimated the program cost at roughly $100 per employee; staff will provide a final payroll list for distribution planning.
Why it matters: Trustees framed the gift as modest but meaningful support for staff and a small local‑economy stimulus during a slower season for businesses.
