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Retiring board member urges $1,000 retention bonus for Lindop staff
Summary
At her final meeting after 19 years of service, board member Penny Williams-Wolford asked the board to consider budgeting a $1,000 retention bonus for returning staff in 2025–26 to bolster morale and retention.
Penny Williams-Wolford, a board member speaking as a community member and retiring after 19 years on the Lindop School District 92 Board, urged the incoming board to include a retention bonus for returning staff in the 2025–26 budget. "Offering a retention bonus is not just a gesture of appreciation; it is a strategic investment in the stability and quality of our district," she said, and suggested at least a $1,000 bonus if the budget allows.
Williams-Wolford framed the proposal as a response to recruitment and retention challenges affecting schools nationally and locally and asked trustees to consider budgeting the measure annually to send a clear signal of support to teachers and support staff.
