Amherst County Public Schools recently received a Recruitment and Retention Support Grant that covers the cost of incentives for new employees.
According to Jim Gallagher, chief human resources officer, the grant is up to $30,000 over the course of the school year as part of Virginia’s American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funding.
English, science, math and career and technical education (CTE) teachers may receive a $2,000 hiring and retention bonus, the division posted on its Facebook page. Eligible bus drivers and custodial staff may receive a $1,000 hiring and retention bonus, the post said.
Gallagher wrote in a July 14 memo to the Amherst County School Board the focus of the grant is offering incentives in critical shortage areas.
“Amherst County Public Schools experienced continuous vacancies across numerous positions (both professional and support staff) during the 2021-2022 school year that are essential to providing excellent educational …