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105,000 Reasons to be a Superintendent

We were speechless in response to the Superintendent's raise. It seems others were too. February 19, 2007 Parent Post No, it was not the right decision. We should have a say so in the renewing of a contract or a raise or car allowance for the Superintendent. I was told that the board had done these things in a hush-hush manner. It's my understanding our so called Superintendent has made several bad decisions in her role as Superintendent. And now the board has made a very, very bad decision in renewing her contract and giving her a raise. We need a Superintendent with a backbone that isn't afraid to stand up to the board. We need a new Superintendent!! I'm not pleased with the board's decision to renew her contract!!! Our Reply The Board decisions are a mixed bag. While their decisions are open to the public (during the school board meetings), their discussion of the topic is not. All discussions about any school personnel are done during the school board meeting executive session which is not open to the public. A report of the executive session is then given once the school board meeting returns to open session. January 20, 2007 Parent Post: Personally, I wouldn't want that job for $200,000 especially at Deer Creek. All the headaches you have to deal with! Everyone should be in a Superintendent's shoes for a day and then decide whether it is worth the $105,000. And no, I have no close ties to the Superintendent! Our Reply: Thanks for your post. There is no question that every Superintendent of every school district has to deal with headaches. I bet if you look close enough you will see that the Principals and Teachers deal with 100 times the headaches at less salary. If you look even closer you will find that some of the Superintendent’s headaches are self created. One last question, when did accountability become a headache? January 15, 2007 Parent Post: It's a shame that the board allowed her this much money. I've worked for DC for long time and don't even make poverty wages. The ten cent raise we got really was an insult. January 12, 2007 Parent Post 1 I think it's very exciting as it indicates our teachers will also be getting a much needed raise! If we can give our Superintendent such a healthy salary, we must be doing much better than in years past. Teachers, start planning where you’ll spend your extra 10%! (unless they lessen the raise and give you a car allowance also.) Perhaps the district could get a deal on a fleet of nice "Antler Blue" cars. Parent Post 2 I thought the Superintendent was already driving a district vehicle. Why would there be a need to give a car allowance if that is the case? Do you have any information on this? The contract extension and the raise tell me that our current Board of Education - or at least those that voted in favor of these items - feel that Mrs. Wilkinson has done an above average job. I'm blown away by this action. It would be great if someone could explain to the hard working patrons and teachers of this district how they came to this decision. Quite frankly, I don't know where they found the money since the budget is so tight and all. At least that's what they've told the patrons. Whatever the case, I disagree vehemently with their decision. All I can say is do your homework before you vote to fill the vacancy on the school board in February. Our Reply They discussed the whole issue about the district car at a recent board meeting. I wasn’t paying much attention since it seemed like such a non-issue. I guess I’ve learned my lesson. The best I can remember was that the old car was in such bad repair it wasn’t safe to take on long trips. I guess they saw it would be easier to pay an allowance then buy a new vehicle. This entire situation goes back to the current board not being honest and open about the entire fiscal situation the school is in. No need to worry about being fiscally responsible, the board can always have Jan Larsen go around and promote more fundraising. January 11, 2007 Deer Creek School Board members voted to extend Superintendent Rebecca Wilkinson’s contract through the 2008-09 school year and give her a $2650 raise bringing her salary to $105,000. In addition she will receive an annual car allowance of $7500. We’re Speechless. Do you think this was the right decision?