FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

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JOHN WINN

Commissioner of Education

F. PHILIP HANDY,

Chairman

T. WILLARD FAIR,

Vice Chairman

Members

LINDA J. EADS, ED.D.

CHARLES PATRICK GARCÍA

JULIA L. JOHNSON

WILLIAM L. PROCTOR, PH.D.

LINDA K. TAYLOR

December 10, 2004

M E M O R A N D U M

TO:

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District School Superintendents

District Finance Officers

District ETP Contacts

FROM:

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Kathryn S. Hebda, Chief

Bureau of Educator Recruitment, Development and Retention

SUBJECT:

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SALARY BONUS PAYMENTS

Pursuant to Section 1012.72, Florida Statutes, the Dale Hickam Excellent Teaching Program, please be

advised that funds for payment of the annual salary bonus for qualified National Board Certified Teachers

The salary bonus for the 2004-2005 school year is based on a calculation of 10% of the previous year’s

state-wide teacher’s salary, which is $4,059.80. In addition to this amount, 7.65%, or $310.58, will be

disbursed for FICA; and 7.39%, or $300.02, will be disbursed for Retirement. The total amount that will

be disbursed for each qualified National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) is $4,670.40. The district shall

determine the individual withholding for each NBCT, make the appropriate deductions, and pay the

remaining bonus to each teacher.

If further clarification is needed regarding the transfer of funds, please do not hesitate to contact the

Department of Education Comptroller’s Office at 850-245-0401. If you have questions related to the

Dale Hickam Excellent Teaching Program, please contact Amy Combs at 850-245-0555 or

Amy.Combs@fldoe.org.

KSH/ac

KATHRYN S. HEBDA, CHIEF

BUREAU OF EDUCATOR RECRUITMENT, DEVELOPMENT, AND RETENTION

325 W. GAINES STREET • SUITE 124 • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0435