Dougherty County board approves $2,000 one‑time supplement for employees in amended FY26 budget

The Dougherty County Board of Education on March 26 approved a consent agenda that included an amended fiscal‑year 2026 budget provision providing a one‑time $2,000 supplement to eligible employees.

Superintendent (Superintendent) outlined the recommended supplement and the funding mix, saying, “The total cost, is about 4 and a half million dollars, about 3,000,000, slightly less than 3,000,000 coming from the state. 1.5 coming from [local] fund, and finally, less than $100,000 coming from [local funds] for our pre‑K employees.” He explained that part‑time employees and substitutes would receive prorated amounts based on days worked and described cutoff approximations for eligibility.

Board members moved and approved the consent agenda by voice vote; the transcript records multiple “Aye” responses and no recorded objections. The consent package covered items listed through addendum 2A, which the superintendent said would allow payroll staff to process payments so employees could receive the supplement at the start of spring break.

Board discussion focused on ensuring the supplement was processed quickly and equitably. The superintendent said the district would finalize payroll processing immediately if the board approved so that employees would have access before spring break. No roll‑call tally appears in the transcript; the approval was recorded as a voice vote on the consent agenda.

Next steps: payroll staff will process the supplement if funding and ledger entries are confirmed; the superintendent indicated the district would complete disbursement processing by the next business day.