Philly Schools Ackerman gets $65,000 performance bonus

[tonysam]

One of the worst superintendents in the nation gets a bonus larger than what many, if not most, teachers make in a year, on top of her outrageous salary:

Philadelphia Schools Superintendent Arlene Ackerman has been awarded a $65,000 performance bonus, an official confirmed Monday night.

The bonus, awarded by the School Reform Commission, is on top of Ackerman's $325,000 salary. She became the head of the nation's eighth-largest school district in June 2008.

Including perks such as the bonus, life insurance, and pension, Ackerman is paid almost $500,000 annually.

Fernando Gallard, a spokesman for the Philadelphia School District, said Ackerman received the bonus "as detailed in her contract." The pact calls for the superintendent to receive the money if she meets benchmarks.

Philly.com

The more an administrator screws up, the better he or she does in this dysfunctional public education system.

[bbernardini]

1. Just curious...

Why do you say she's one of the worst superintendents in the nation? Not that I'm saying you're right or wrong, you understand. I'm just wondering why you say that.

[tonysam]

2. Do a search on her, for God's sake.

She has been passed around from one school district to the next to the next, including SF schools. She was a fucking disaster.

[sosmtm2010]

3. Video

There is a great video on Youtube that outlines the discrepancies in teacher/administrator salaries

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez3IlTo2Hxc&feature=fvsr

[tonysam]

4. Thanks for the video. n/t