Cushing school board approves retention stipends

CUSHING — The Cushing School Board of Education members approved an item that would provide a one-time retention stipends to both certified and support staff at the end of the fiscal year, during their regular meeting on June 9.

According to Superintendent Melissa Amon, certified employees who are actively employed as of June 19 will receive a $2,000 stipend, while support staff employed on that da…