Staff Writer
MARTINS FERRY The Martins Ferry Board of Education prepared to close out the 2020-21 school year Tuesday.
Staff receiving financial recognition for their work and risks taken during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The board approved a 4 percent base salary increase.
A $1,000 COVID bonus for all teachers, staff, administrators and at-will central office employees effective Aug. 1.
Treasurer Dana Garrison said the staff will receive 4-percent raises for 2022 through 2024.
“The COVID bonus is only a one-time payment of $1,000 per employee, and it’s due to the additional work and in-person teaching … versus remote,” Garrison said, adding teachers, administrators and office staff come to about 122 employees, for a total of $122,000.