1. MEMORANDUM

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Dr. Eric J. Smith
Commissioner of Education
T. WILLARD FAIR,
Chairman
Members
PETER BOULWARE
AKSHAY DESAI
ROBERTO MARTÍNEZ
JOHN R. PADGET
KATHLEEN SHANAHAN
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Contact Information:
LINDA K. TAYLOR
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Crystal Spikes
(850) 245-0555
Crystal.Spikes@fldoe.org
 
DPS: 2009- 116
MEMORANDUM
TO:
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District School Superintendents
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District
Finance
Officers
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District
ETP
Contacts
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FROM:
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Dr. Frances Haithcock
DATE:
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June 22, 2009
SUBJECT:
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CERTIFICATION BONUS PAYMENTS
Pursuant to section 1012.72, Florida Statutes, the Dale Hickam Excellent Teaching Program, please be advised
that funds for payment of the remaining .3% certification bonus for qualified National Board Certified
Teachers (NBCTs) will be forthcoming. You will rememb
er per my earlier memo dated April 2, 2009, that the
majority of the certification bonus was processed in April with the understanding that the remaining .3%
would be forwarded upon release of the 15% holdback in General Revenue funds. That has now happened and
we are processing the remaining funds at this time.
The amount that will be distributed per eligible National Board Certified teacher is $155.65. This figure
represents a bonus amount equal to .3% of the previous year’s state-wide teacher’s salary. In addition to this
amount, 7.65%, or $11.91, will be disbursed for the district’s share of FICA. The total amount that will be
disbursed for each qualified NBCT is $167.56. 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 Crystal Spikes at (850) 245-0555 or
Crystal.Spikes@fldoe.org.
FH/cs
DR. FRANCES HAITHCOCK
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CHANCELLOR OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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325 W. GAINES STREET • SUITE 514 • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0509 • www.fldoe.org

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