in 2009, solanco district reported employing 280 teachers and administrators with a median salary of $57,825 and a top salary of $130,059. the teacher's work day is seven hours 30 minutes, with 190 days in the contract year. teachers receive a 30-minute duty-free lunch and a daily preparation period. teachers with military service receive an additional $100 per year. special education teachers receive an additional $1,200 per year. in addition to salary, the teachers receive a defined benefit pension, health insurance, short term disability insurance, professional development reimbursement of 100%, 3 paid personal days, 10 paid sick days, 3 paid bereavement days, sabbatical leave for up to one year at one-half pay and other benefits. the district pays a retirement bonus of $5000 to $15,000 depending on years in district.