Is it All About the Benjamins?

02/19/2011

Nerdy confession: I have spent about 4 hours over the past two days reading back issues of the Philadelphia Inquirer, curious to learn about the past 10 years of education reporting in the city. Here's a little information I found out about our most recent administrative leadership:

David Hornbeck, superintendent from 1995-2000: annual salary about $170,000

Paul Vallas, CEO from 2002-2007: annual salary about $225,000

Arlene Ackerman, superintendent from 2008-present: annual salary about $340,000

I find this trend a little scary. Just sayin'.

Comments

J.C.

02/20/2011 09:08

Don't forget Ackerman's bonuses!

Brian Cohen

02/20/2011 11:57

The other two also received similar bonuses. Paul Vallas was going to get a $300,000 bonus after three years if he had stayed longer.

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