Board approves state school bonus funds, requires local match

Jun 23, 2026

The board approved reappropriation of state funds for school employee bonuses on June 23, accepting $1,019,557 from the state and approving a required minimum local match of $464,947; the district plans to pay $1,050 to full‑time staff and $500 to part‑time staff in July of the next fiscal year.

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Randy Hagler, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations for the school division, told the Board the state amended the current school-year budget and forwarded $1,019,557 for employee bonuses. Because of payroll timing, the school division plans to disburse the funds in July of the next fiscal year to employees who have returned under contract.

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