According to Duval County Public Schools, last Friday was the first payday teachers saw an increase in their paychecks, which was funded by the voluntary one-mill property tax.
With the one-mill funding stream, DCPS teachers will receive supplements ranging from $5,400 to $7,000.Flagler Schools criticized for hosting assembly that singled out Black elementary students“Teaching is tremendously challenging work, and our teachers are having incredible success with our students,” Kriznar said.
“I think almost all voters have a valued teacher in their life and understand the demands of the job and the personal sacrifices teachers make. I am thankful to the voters who said yes to supporting our teachers in this way, and I’m pleased to be able to see our teachers appreciated by the community.”This year the district expects to collect nearly $89 million with this additional one mill.
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