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Library media specialist urges board to reconsider state-funded teacher bonuses
Summary
A Greensville Elementary School library media specialist asked the board to revisit its decision not to approve teacher bonuses tied to state appropriations that require a local match, urging county or partners to step in.
Bernard Sedansowitz (speaker 12), a library media specialist at Greensville Elementary School, thanked supervisors for recent raises approved at a special meeting and asked the board to reconsider its decision not to approve teacher bonuses tied to state funding. He said the state had appropriated funds contingent on a local match and urged the county, city or school board to consider stepping up to support the bonuses.
Sedansowitz framed the appeal with a local success story about regional commitment to education and said a local match could prompt others to follow. He asked the board to weigh the long-term message such a decision sends to teachers and community partners.
