Local High Performing Schools Receive $3.3 Million In Bonus Money

February 27, 2015

High performing schools in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties are receiving over $3.3 million in School Recognition Program funding. The financial awards are based on sustained or significantly improved student achievement.

Schools may use their award for faculty or staff bonuses, to purchase educational equipment or materials, or hire temporary staff to help maintain or improve student performance. How the money will be spent will be decided by the School Advisory Council at each awarded school.

Schools in Escambia County will receive $1,420,617, while schools in Santa Rosa County will receive $1,925,063.

Schools eligible for recognition awards include those receiving an “A” school grade, improving at least one letter grade from the previous year, or improving more than one letter grade and sustaining the improvement the following school year.

A list of local school receiving funding was not yet available.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News