Henderson school board approves 3% pay raise for school employees

The Henderson County Board of Education has unanimously approved a 3 % pay raise and a $1,000 supplement for all contracted school employees.

The decision was announced at Monday night’s board meeting.

Since 2020, the school district said that board members have continued to show their support of Henderson County Schools staff members through the following:

 “I am very thankful to the board for making this decision to give a 3% raise and $1,000 supplement to our staff,” said Henderson County Schools Principal Dr. Bob Lawson. “Their decision allows us to continue investing in our people as well as keeping the district financially strong for the long haul. Raises such as this are made possible when a group of people all work together for a common good. In addition to thanking our Board members, Mr. Mike Waller, Mrs. Tracey Williams, Mr. Wes Smith, Mr. Tom Alves, and Mr. Joe McGarrh, I would like to thank our State Representative Mr. Jonathon Dixon and our State Senator Mr. Robby Mills for increasing SEEK funding over the last two legislative budget sessions. I would like to thank our community for providing the needed revenue to fund our schools. Lastly, I would like to thank our staff that works hard every day to support our students. We are truly blessed to serve Henderson County Schools and to live in our great community.”