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School board to urge Tennessee to fully fund $4 million LEA performance bonus after prorating
Summary
Board members previewed a resolution asking the governor and General Assembly to fully fund the high‑performing LEA bonus after Rutherford County’s earned $4 million was heavily prorated; staff warned changes in state accountability metrics could shrink next year’s bonus pool.
Board member Tidwell introduced a resolution the board will present Thursday urging the Tennessee governor’s office and General Assembly to fully fund the High Performing Local Education Agency (LEA) bonus.
Staff explained that Rutherford County had earned the full $4,000,000 high‑performance bonus in the most recent cycle but received a prorated payment after the statewide appropriation — $17 million — fell short of the total earned amount. "Because the…
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