Schools
Sandy Springs School Employees Receive Bonus
Fulton school board grants employees a one-time special payment.
Just in time for the holidays, Fulton County School System employees will find a nice surprise in their December paycheck – a little extra money.
Last week, the Fulton County School Board unanimously approved a plan to grant a one-time special payment to all current employees who have been employed since Oct. 1 and who work at least half-time. The payment is made possible due to a projection of available funds in the FY 2013 fund balance.
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Most full-time employees will receive 3 percent of their base salary. Employees who work in a full-time position but make less than $16,667 annually will receive $500 while those working less than full-time will receive a pro-rated amount based on their work assignment. However, no eligible employee would receive less than $250.
“We’re pleased to be able to do this for our employees – and especially at this time of year. It makes the season just a little merrier,” said Superintendent Robert Avossa. “Our employees work hard every day, and we appreciate everything that that they do.”
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School Board President Linda Schultz agreed. “The board is thrilled that we’re in a budget situation where this is possible,” she said. “This one-time payment is a tangible way we can say thank you.”
Last February, the school board approved a similar one-time payment based on flat-dollar amounts that granted $1,000 or $500 depending on the employee’s classification.
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