by Megan Gray-Hatfield
Staff writer
Dec 23, 2020
Dec 23, 2020
Some Gainesville Independent School District employees received anywhere from $250-$500 bonuses before the school year wrapped for the holidays.
âOur teachers have bent over backwards,â Superintendent DesMontes Stewart said of teachers overcoming obstacles amid a pandemic. âIâve seen tears. Iâve seen tears of happiness, joy, but Iâve seen our teachers really digging their feet down in the sand to do whatâs in the best interest of our kids.â
On Monday, Dec. 14, members of the Gainesville ISD board of trustees approved a one-time âretention incentive.â The vote was unanimous. Board member Latecia Hendricks was absent.