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Monroe County board approves budget amendments, $500 bonuses for nonprofessional staff and start‑up funds for middle‑school volleyball
Summary
The Monroe County Board of Education approved budget amendments, authorized a $500 bonus for 336 nonprofessional employees (cost about $186,000), and appropriated startup equipment funds for middle‑school volleyball programs, including $7,500 for Tellico Junior High and $1,500 for Madisonville Middle.
The Monroe County Board of Education on its November agenda approved budget amendments, authorized a one‑time $500 bonus for nonprofessional employees and approved startup funding for middle‑school volleyball teams.
Sharon Freeman moved that "we give all nonprofessional employees $500 bonus plus benefits," saying the payment would cover 336 employees at a cost of $186,000. After discussion about the district's fiscal position, the board held a roll‑call vote. Board members Mitch Avery, Richard Bettis and Juan Schuteman recorded…
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