"Over 200 North Carolina Teachers Face Repayment for Accidental Bonuses"

Over 200 English teachers in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools have been asked to repay a $1,250 recruitment bonus due to a payroll error, as the bonus was intended for new teachers in critical shortage areas. The affected teachers were not new to their areas and should not have received the bonus. The compensation department became aware of the overpayment on Jan. 17, and impacted employees were given the option to repay the bonus in a lump sum from their February check or through a payment plan over three months. CMS officials have apologized for the inconvenience caused and are committed to working closely with the affected teachers.