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TCAP: What’s
next?
More than 100 school districts have applied for funds under
the new Teacher Compensation Assistance Program. Next up: The
TCAP Oversight Board will review the applications and make
recommendations to the South Dakota Board of Education.
Districts can expect notice on the status of their applications
by mid-July.
“We want to thank those districts that have submitted their TCAP
applications,” said Secretary of Education Rick Melmer. “We
believe this program offers a measurable way of beginning to
address the issue of teacher compensation. We also fully expect
the public conversation regarding teacher salaries to continue.”
Districts that have not yet applied for their 2007-08 TCAP funds
will have another opportunity to do so in August. An exact
deadline has yet to be set; however, that information will be
sent out to superintendents via e-mail once the timeline has
been set.
The 2007 Legislature earmarked $4 million in the state’s budget
for the Teacher Compensation Assistance Program. Local districts
must invest $1 for every $4 that the state invests in the
program.
Questions regarding TCAP can be directed to Wade Pogany at the
Department of Education. Call (605) 773-3282 or e-mail
wade.pogany@state.sd.us.
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