1. Recruitment of Secondary Mathematics Teachers

2. Secondary Math Vacancies
Bunn Middle
Cedar Creek Middle
District Wide Math Coach
Franklinton Middle 6th, 7th, and 8th grade
Louisburg High
Total of 7 positions
As of 5/16/2016

3. Current Recruitment Incentives
Financial
$1,000 signing bonus
$500 retention bonus
7% local supplement
$750 reimbursement for each college course
State testing reimbursement
Paid employee dental and $10,000 life insurance
Other Incentives
Beginning Teacher Support Program
Master Teacher Support
Professional Development days
Low teacher/student ratios
In school curriculum and technology support

4. Increase the Secondary Math Bonus
$1,000
Local Funds Allocated to Signing Bonuses
Title II Funds
Total signing bonus of $2,000 for Secondary Mathematics Teachers

5. Acceptable Use of Title II Funds
Improving Teacher Quality Title IIA: The Basics
Recruitment and Retention Bonuses
Various Recruitment Materials
Beginning Teacher Support/Mentors
Improving Teacher Quality ESEA Title II, Part A: Non-Regulatory Guidance (p.12)
Developing, or assisting LEAs in developing, merit-based performance systems and strategies that provide differential and bonus pay for teachers in high-need academic subjects and for teachers in high-poverty areas;

6. What Other Counties are Doing
Bladen County $2,500
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools $1,500
Lexington City Schools $4,000
Pitt County $2,000
Sampson County $4,000
Scotland County $1,500

7. Any Questions?