The Brief
- Several metro Atlanta school districts are approving bonuses for staff members not covered by the state’s amended budget.
- The Georgia Association of Educators says the state funds only cover employees under the Quality Basic Education Act.
- Bus drivers, custodians, and cafeteria workers are among those now eligible for bonuses in some local school districts.
ATLANTA – Several school districts across metro Atlanta are increasing the number of employees set to receive bonuses in the coming months to ensure support staff are not left behind.
What we know:
The Georgia Association of Educators says the bonuses provided by Gov. Brian Kemp’s amended budget only cover employees funded by the Quality Basic Education Act, such as teachers.…