Brevard County Public Schools employees to receive $1,000 bonus

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — All employees at Brevard County Public Schools are set to receive a $1,000 bonus on top of the money that Gov. Ron DeSantis already promised to educators.

The district made the announcement on Friday.

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Officials said the one-time recognition payment to all school employees will be in recognition of their hard work during this past school year.

The bonuses will be paid for with district cash.

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Previously, DeSantis allocated money in Florida’s budget for teachers and principals only.

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