To kick off the unofficial “Season of Thanks,” Harmony Public Schools began November with a special surprise for its roughly 5,000 staff members across Texas.
On Wednesday, the public charter school system announced a 5 percent “Season of Thanks” Appreciation Bonus to be paid to all full-time staff the week before Thanksgiving.
That means all Harmony teachers will receive a minimum of $2,700, with many receiving more based on their step levels.
A $300 flat amount will be paid to all eligible temp workers, including interns, tutors and crossing guards. To be eligible, employees must have received a paycheck at the end of October and remain actively employed as of Nov 10. Substitutes are not eligible for this bonus. Total estimated amount of bonuses to be issued: $13.5 million.
The bonus was approved by the Harmony Public Schools Board of Directors and totals a roughly $13.5 million investment.
“I commend our Board and administrators for being outstanding stewards of our finances and allowing us to show our gratitude to our dedicated staff in this special way,” Harmony Chief Executive Officer Fatih Ay said in a news release.
