Overton School Board Looking Into Additional Bonuses
The Overton County School Board considering paying bonuses to employees not covered by the state’s voucher bill bonuses for teachers. To be eligible for the $2,000 bonus, employees must spend at least 120 days in the classroom and make contact with students 50 percent of the time. Budget Director Crystal Nelson said the board needs […]
Overton School Board Concerned About Teacher Pay
School systems around Overton County considering up to $5,000 salary increases for teachers, causing concern for the Overton County Board of Education. Budget Director Crystal Nelson said starting teacher pay for next year needs to increase by a minimum of $2,500, putting it at $44,500 a year. Board Member William Abston said pay in the […]
White Co. BOE Approves Teacher And Support Staff Bonuses
The White County School School Board has approved giving all certified teachers and nurses a $430 bonus through state allocated funds. The funds come from the two percent teacher raise approved by Tennessee General Assembly in January. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the money will be split evenly to about 311 different employees. “This […]
Overton Co. School Board To Vote On Support Staff Raises
The Overton County Board of Education will vote on support staff raises at its February meeting. Members will have four options to increase the current pay scale. Five cents, six cents, 10 cents or 13 cents. Chairman Jarman Hicks said the last raise given dates back to 2013. “It’s important to every family in Overton […]
