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State Takeover Information
Pros (Potential Benefits)
Cons (Potential Drawbacks)
Cons (Potential Drawbacks)
- Improved Oversight and Accountability
- The state can provide more structured oversight if the district has been struggling with governance, finances, or compliance.
- Helps ensure resources are used efficiently and policies are followed.
- Access to Resources and Expertise
- State intervention may bring in experienced leaders, consultants, and programs to help improve student outcomes.
- Districts may gain access to additional funding or support they didn’t have locally.
- Focus on Academic Performance
- State takeovers often target improving student achievement, test scores, graduation rates, and curriculum quality.
- Can implement reforms more quickly than a local board might be able to.
- Stabilization of Troubled Districts
- Helps address financial mismanagement or chronic underperformance.
- May prevent a district from further decline or closure.
Cons (Potential Drawbacks)
Cons (Potential Drawbacks)
Cons (Potential Drawbacks)
- Loss of Local Control
- Local school boards, parents, and communities may have less say in decisions about their schools.
- Policies may be imposed without full local input.
- Community Pushback
- Stakeholders may feel their voices are ignored, which can lead to resistance, distrust, or tension.
- Uncertain Effectiveness
- Takeovers don’t always guarantee improved student outcomes. Some districts have seen little long-term improvement.
- Staffing and Leadership Disruption
- Principals, teachers, or administrators may be replaced or reassigned, which can affect morale and stability.
- Short-Term Focus
- States may prioritize immediate fixes over long-term community engagement and sustainable solutions.
$2000 Bonus For Eligible MSCS Educators
As part of the 2025 Special Legislative Session, the Tennessee General Assembly passed Chapter 7 of the Public Acts of the 1st Extraordinary Session, establishing a $2,000 one-time bonus for qualifying K–12 educators across the state.
We are pleased to inform you that eligible educators in our district will receive this $2,000 bonus on the August 1, 2025 payday, pending final fund transfer from the state.
Bonus Overview:
- This one-time bonus is part of the Education Freedom Scholarship Act, Section 4.
- Local school boards were required to pass a resolution to participate in the bonus program. Our board met this requirement by the June 1, 2025 deadline.
- The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) anticipates sending bonus funds to us by the end of this week.
Amount & Tax Information:
- Eligible educators will receive $2,000 gross.
- The state will also send additional funds to cover the district’s share of benefits (Social Security, Medicare, and TCRS).
- Like any other payroll payment, your employee-paid benefits and taxes will be deducted from the bonus.
Eligibility Criteria:
Educators must meet all of the following conditions:
- Hold a valid Tennessee educator license, permit, or waiver
- Be staffed at a K–12 school site during the 2024–25 school year
- Be evaluated in TNCompass under the “teacher” category
- Have worked more than 120 days during the 2024–25 school year (across any TN district)
- Be in a full-time employment status
- Spend the majority of the day providing direct services to students
Eligible roles may include:
- General education and Pre-K teachers
- Interventionists
- School counselors
- Library/media specialists
Not Eligible:
- Administrators
- Instructional supervisors
- Part-time staff
- Individuals employed fewer than 120 days
M-SCS Employee Type Salary Schedules Details
School Administrators
TEACHERS & TEACHER TYPES
TEACHERS & TEACHER TYPES
TEACHERS & TEACHER TYPES
TEACHERS & TEACHER TYPES
TEACHERS & TEACHER TYPES
Social Workers and Psychologist
Social Workers and Psychologist
Social Workers and Psychologist
Specialized Positions
Social Workers and Psychologist
Social Workers and Psychologist
Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, and Speech Language Pathologist Assistant. Audiologist (12-Month only)
Specialized Positions
