The Rapides Parish School Board approved the distribution of excess 1967 and 1987 sales tax funds during its meeting Tuesday.

According to the announcement, employees in positions requiring a degree will receive an estimated gross distribution of $9,110, while those in positions not requiring a degree will receive an estimated $4,555.

Officials say the payments are scheduled to be issued May 22, and will be delivered through direct deposit.

The distribution reflects excess revenues collected from longstanding parish sales taxes and is allocated among eligible school system employees.