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White Co Commission Chair Disappointed With COVID Bonus Situation

White County Commission Chair Stanley Neal said he is disappointed with the way the COVID bonus situation has evolved among county employees and the commission. Neal said he feels that all commissioners want to give a bonus but comments by some employees have caused a division. “Things have been said between employees and county commissioners, and its just caused some ... Read More »

COVID Bonuses For White Co Employees Fails In Split Vote

White County Commissioners for now will not provide a COVID bonus to all county employees after a 5-5 split decision vote Monday night. County Commissioner Cain Rogers said the budget committee approved the one-time bonus. “I like the idea of taking care of the folks right now,” Rogers said. “Inflation is rampant, and we’re still dealing with COVID. A lot ... Read More »

Monterey Aldermen Approve COVID Bonuses For Employees

Monterey employees that worked through the pandemic will be receiving $4,000 bonuses. The Board of Aldermen approved the one-time payment Monday during a special called meeting. Aldermen Nathan Walker said employee appreciation and the number of city workers was the reasoning behind the amount. “First reason is that A, Monterey we like to take care of our employees,” Walker said. ... Read More »

Gainesboro Aldermen Approve New Pay Scale And Bonuses

The Gaineseboro Board of Aldermen approved a new pay scale for employees Thursday. Aldermen Travis Agee said employees will be rewarded for longevity while also increasing starting pay for new hires. “We’re trying to get our employees competitive with surrounding municipalities,” Agee said. “We’ve been low for a while, and we knew that. We’ve got to take care of who ... Read More »

Mayor Considering Vaccine Bonuses, Weekly Testing For Livingston Employees

Bonuses for being vaccinated and weekly testing for the unvaccinated are on the table for Livingston city employees. Mayor Curtis Hayes said with roughly 43 percent of his employees vaccinated, it is straining the police department, airport and public works. Hayes said he checked with his department heads about the effectiveness of this potential order. “It was my idea and ... Read More »

Van Buren Approves 15-Month Bonus For County Employees

The majority of Van Buren County Employees will receive a 15-month bonus after Commissioners approved the use of COVID money Tuesday night. The county plans to issue a single check to employees in November. Commissioner Bill Mosley said these men and women showed up and keep the county going through the pandemic. “I hope all of you get your $3,000 ... Read More »

Clay Co. School Staff Approved For Summer Bonuses

Employees of the Clay County School System will be receiving bonuses. Director of Schools Matt Eldridge said full-time staff are getting $1,000 with half-time getting $500. “They’ve done a great job, and they’re worth more than that,” Eldridge said. “We can’t tell them how much we appreciate them and all they’ve done this year for the kids and working through ... Read More »

Compensation Plan Approved For TTU Employees

Tennessee Tech employees are set to receive a bonus and raise if Governor Bill Lee’s next fiscal year budget is approved. The Tech Board of Trustees approved the compensation plan Thursday. A $1,000 bonus and raises based on performance evaluations are included. Trustee Tom Jones said he was unable to give raises at his own company, so the university is ... Read More »

Van Buren Co. School Staff Receiving Bonuses

Van Buren County School staff will be receiving a one time bonus this year through ESSER COVID relief funds. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said full time employees will get $500 and part-time employees will draw $250. “I think that will be a morale boost for them, because they have worked hard during the COVID season,” Cole said. “It’s been ... Read More »

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 is the raise that the ... Read More »