Lockney ISD approves employee retention stipends, reviews drug-testing protocols

The Lockney Independent School Board trustees approved retention stipends for employees during its October meeting.

The funds had been previously budgeted by the district with the board approving $1,000 for full-time employees and $500 for part-time employees.

“It is something for us to say thank-you to our employees for the way they serve the kids of this district every day,” Lockney Superintendent…