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Greene County School Board approves one‑time longevity bonuses for long‑serving employees
Summary
The Greene County School Board approved a one‑time longevity bonus for contracted employees: $1,500 (15–19 years), $2,000 (20–24 years) and $2,500 (25+ years). The plan covers 117 eligible staff and will be paid in a separate June payroll.
The Greene County School Board voted to approve a one‑time longevity bonus for contracted staff at its regular meeting. Superintendent Dr. Whitmarsh proposed tiered payments to recognize long service: $1,500 for employees with 15–19 years, $2,000 for 20–24 years, and $2,500 for 25 years or more.
Dr. Whitmarsh said the bonus aligns with board budget priorities for seasoned educators and staff and noted the payment will be processed in a separate June payroll with FICA included. "I propose a 1 time longevity bonus to align with those, the board's budget priorities, for our longest serving employees," he said during the presentation. He told the board the proposal would reach 117 employees and cover retirees who served Greene County in a contracted capacity.
Board members discussed scope and intent, clarifying the bonus applies to all contracted employees rather than only certified teachers. After discussion the board approved the motion by roll‑call vote; the roll call recorded affirmations from members and the chair. The board characterized the payment as a one‑time measure intended to acknowledge service while broader compensation work continues in future budgets.
The board will implement the bonus as described and monitor the payroll processing timeline; no further conditions were announced at the meeting.
