Under the current pandemic, teachers and school districts have been under a ton of pressure. With the spike in COVID-19 related cases in NWA, Rogers provided an incentive to substitute teachers

• Info - "The School Board on Tuesday unanimously approved a financial incentive for substitutes. Those who serve as a substitute for a fourth day in a week will receive an additional $30 above the normal daily rate, while those who work a fifth day in a week will receive an extra $50" - NWA Democrat Gazette
• This incentive will remain n place for the remainder of the school year as teacher absence fills are below 90%
• Deep Dive - More information can be found HERE