Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools has approved a new plan that will provide merit-based bonuses for non-teaching employees. Bus drivers and teacher assistants will receive the largest amount.WSFCS is among school districts across North Carolina getting funds from the state to pay for the bonus plan for 'non educators.' It’s part of the General Assembly’s budget bill.The money was earmarked primarily for bus drivers and teacher assistants, but Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School officials secured additional funding from local and federal grants to provide bonuses to cooks, janitors and other staff.School officials say the one-time lump sum will range on average from $120 dollars to $800. Matt Dixson, the district’s chief operating officer for human resources, says the amount will depend on an employee’s job classification, hire date and performance.“There are job classifications that don’t get the benefit of seeing raises and bonuses on a regular basis, so it’s great to get them these, but also get it to them for the holidays,” says Dixson.Around 2,500 school employees are expected to receive the merit bonuses in Forsyth County.The Guilford County Board of Education also recently approved state-funded merit bonuses for “non educators.' The school district says eligible full-time GCS employees will receive a $440 bonus, and eligible part-time employees will receive a pro-rated portion in December.Follow WFDD's Keri Brown on Twitter @keribnews.
The Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools provide student transportation service to over 35,800 public school students attending 81 schools. The Transportation Department is responsible for the provision of student transportation, scheduling of all activity trips in school buses, and community education through our School Bus Safety Team.
© Provided by Hearst Television, Inc.Michael GeitnerForsyth County Sheriff's Office investigators arrested a man on multiple charges of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.Michael Geitner faces five counts of felony third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and is being held at the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center under a $100,000 secured bond, deputies said. His first court date is scheduled for Nov. © Provided by Hearst Television, Inc.Michael GeitnerInvestigators received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which started the investigation, according to deputies.The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations and investigators executed a search warrant on 6220 Highland Brooks Drive in Clemmons Thursday morning, according to deputies.Deputies are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800.READ MORE:CHECK OUT WXII.