Regarding the article on teacher reductions in the May 30, 2015 News-Herald, these reductions do not have to occur.
If the (almost volunteer) school board would get real about the extraordinary salaries and benefits paid to the top three administrators— one superintendent and two principals—there is plenty of money for teachers.
The salary of the governor of the state of Minnesota is $120K per year.
Superintendent Beth Schwarz was paid $102,916 in 2013-2014. She was paid $104,974 in 2014 -2015. She is now at $107K with an $18K benefits package—for only 160 student days.
Principal Adam Nelson’s salary for the 2014-2015 school year was $80,000 plus benefits.
Plus Principal Gwen Carman, who was paid $87,720 in the 2014-2015 school year.
Why is this school board allowing this to occur? Are you parents and teachers going to allow this to continue?
Cap those administrative salaries at $75K or they are out of here. Let’s get real about where the taxpayers’ money gets spent. With the present situation, there is no way this taxpayer will vote for a school referendum.
Steve Carlson
Grand Marais
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