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Lynchburg School Board Votes for One-Time Bonus for All Staff
Board unanimously approves proposal to ask city council for $1,000 bonus for full-time employees
Feb. 3, 2026 at 11:07pm
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The Lynchburg City School Board has voted unanimously to ask the city council for one-time funding to provide a $1,000 bonus to all Lynchburg City Schools staff, both full-time and part-time. The board cited the hard work of employees and the rising cost of living as reasons for the proposed bonus.
Why it matters
The proposed bonus is an effort by the school board to recognize and reward the dedication of Lynchburg City Schools' employees, who have been working under challenging conditions. The one-time funding would come from the city's budget surplus, providing financial relief to staff during a period of high inflation.
The details
During the school board's work session, Chairman Dr. Atul Gupta presented the option to ask the city council for one-time funding to provide a $1,000 bonus to all full-time LCS staff, with the division working out an equivalent amount for part-time employees. The board unanimously approved the motion for the administration team to develop a report on the proposal to send to the city manager.
- The Lynchburg City School Board voted on the proposal during their work session meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
- The administration team will now work on a report to send to the city manager.
The players
Dr. Atul Gupta
Chairman of the Lynchburg City School Board.
Jibri Poe
Member of the Lynchburg City School Board who made the motion to look into the proposed bonus.
Dr. Kristy Somerville-Midgette
Superintendent of Lynchburg City Schools.
Lynchburg City Schools
The public school district serving the city of Lynchburg, Virginia.
Lynchburg City Council
The governing body of the city of Lynchburg, Virginia, which the school board is requesting one-time funding from.
What they’re saying
“The city has about anywhere from $10 to $14 million of extra money for one-time use. And correct me if I'm wrong, but that's the numbers I hear. I don't have any authenticity of those numbers, but to me, our teachers and staff are working hard day in and day out under adverse conditions, and last week is a prime example.”
— Dr. Atul Gupta, Chairman, Lynchburg City School Board
What’s next
The Lynchburg City Schools administration team will develop a report on the proposed one-time bonus for all staff and send it to the city manager. The city council will then need to approve the funding request from the school board.
The takeaway
The Lynchburg City School Board's unanimous vote to request one-time funding for a $1,000 bonus for all staff demonstrates their commitment to recognizing the hard work and dedication of their employees during challenging times. If approved by the city council, this bonus would provide much-needed financial relief to Lynchburg's public school workers.
