Ironwood schools offer retirement incentive for district teachers

By RICHARD JENKINS

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IRONWOOD — In a bid to save money, the Ironwood Area Public Schools Monday approved offering a financial incentive to teachers who decide to retire this month.

According to information presented to the board, the district will offer a total of $15,000 per teacher who decides to retire by March 31.

“We set a specific date, basically, (so) that when we have to replace somebody, the schools are still in and we have a chance to make sure we get some good people,” board President Steve Thomas said, regarding the reason for the short deadline. “Instead...