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Murfreesboro board raises stipend for hard‑to‑staff classroom, shifts $16,303 in IDEA funds
Summary
The board approved increasing a differentiated pay stipend for a special education 'best classroom' from $500 to $1,000 per month, funded by a $16,303 transfer within the federal IDEA Part B budget; board members asked about federal funding stability.
The Murfreesboro City School Board approved a budget amendment on Dec. 9 to increase a differentiated pay stipend for a district 'best classroom' position categorized under the state's hard‑to‑staff designation.
Dr. Duke explained the stipend will increase from $500 to $1,000 per month for the remainder of the school year to help ensure the position is…
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