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Leakey ISD distributed $322,000 in retention incentives; superintendent shares staff impact stories
Summary
Superintendent Chris Yeschke reported the district distributed $322,000 in staff retention incentive checks (with $36,000 withheld for payroll taxes) and shared several staff reaction anecdotes and family impacts; board acknowledged community gratitude.
Superintendent Chris Yeschke reported the district distributed $322,000 in retention incentive checks to staff and said approximately $36,000 was returned for payroll taxes. He described several personal reactions from staff, including one reserved teacher who "said 'What the f---' upon opening check envelope," another who was speechless, and a couple who said the funds accelerated their path to homeownership. He characterized the distribution as a humbling experience and said some community members called to thank the board.
Board President Tim McLaughlin credited Superintendent Yeschke for the vision and effort to secure the funding. No personnel changes, resignations, or new hires were announced at the meeting; the superintendent also reported an incident at a basketball game where a student fainted and was transported to Kerrville for care, and that the situation was under control.
