It also served a double purpose in light of the current

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teacher shortage. By making it a retention bonus they were able to use it as a hook to stay put instead of moving to a different district. Most districts paid them in the late spring right before teachers had to make the decision to move on or not. If you committed to staying the next year they cut you a check. If not, no check for you.