http://www.1270wmpm.com/includes/news.htm Johnston School Chief Seeking Contract Extension - At the end of Tuesday’s meeting of the Johnston County Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. Tony Parker mentioned to board members he would like to have his contract with the school system extended until 2011. The board didn’t set a date to discuss his request, but it will likely take place sometime during the next few months. Parker’s current contract is scheduled to expire in June 2009. By state law, four years is the longest contract a school district can award to a superintendent. Already, Dr. Parker is the highest paid Johnston County school system employee. Parker is currently paid $153,760. He is also given a $15,000 a year travel allowance ($1,250 month), $3,060 for cell phone usage ($255 month), plus the school system contributes $12,500 annually to a 401k or IRA plan of his choice, according to Dan Jones, Associate Superintendent of Finance. Dr. Parker also has the right to sell back up to 15 unused vacation days annually, which is equivalent to approximately $9,600 ($640 day), according to Jones. The total benefit package for the school chief is $193,920. This week, Board Chairman Fred Bartholomew said he continues to receive high praises about the superintendent’s work and leadership. Dr. Parker was in a meeting in Raleigh on Friday and unavailable for comment.
Its probably not that much out of line for a Superintendent. They get paid extremely well. As a side note, I have always thought it was so superficial for a person who has a doctorate degree to tack on "Dr." in front of their name. It may have been done so for the sake of the article in this case, but I know some insist on it.
I am not so impressed with what I am seeing in our elementary schools so far. I can't speak to what is happening in the upper level schools. I think this needs to be looked at further.
Well, hope you don't have any problems in the schools that may need his help. I'm still waiting on a phone call from this fellow since October. There for the kids huh??
I am not against someone making a good living - but where I came from you should earn it. He works for the folks of Johnston County. Anyone should be able to get an audience with him in a reasonable amount of time. I know one parent who after not being able to make an appointment with him got in their car and went and sat in the lobby until they were able to speak with him. And why do you have to have a new contract with 2 years remaining on the current one? Write to your school board - they hold the key.
Y'all are gonna talk crap about me then! When I FINALLY make it all the way and earn that doctorate degree, I told my mom she'd even have to call me Dr...! She said she sure would! lol When I earned ny masters, hubby started calling me Master P (P for our, actually his last name)!
Well, I certainly would not want to speak for everyone. Its just a peeve of mine. Its certainly something to be immensely proud of for sure. I just think putting "Dr." in front is just more proper for a physican. Placing appropriate doctorate credentials behind the name seems more appropriately applied in my opinion.
At universities, it is common practice to address the faculty and staff as Dr. if they have attained that level of education. I'm not surprised that this practice would be extended to other educational-related institutions. Does not intimidate me in the least. In fact, I admire their perserverance and envy their knowledge.
A PhD should always be addressed as "Doctor" with the appropriate references applied just as is the case of a medical doctor.
It appears the pay per student for Wake Co. ($2.31 base -$2.65 max) is agood deal compared to Johnston Co. ($6.35 base) and Durham ($5.81 base) http://www.researchtriangle.org/pages.php?page1=52&page2=79&page3=87&page_id=87 Johnston County Schools PO Box 1336, 2320 Hwy. 70 East Business, Smithfield, NC 27577 Phone: 919-934-6031 Number of Schools: 27 Elementary, 5 Secondary, 2 Combined Enrollment: 24,197 Wake County Public Schools PO Box 28041, 3600 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27609 Phone: 919-850-1600 Number of Schools: 108 Elementary, 17 Secondary, 1 Combined Enrollment: 108,107 Durham Public Schools PO Box 30002, 511 Cleveland Street, Durham, NC 27701 Phone: 919-560-2000 Number of Schools: 35 Elementary, 5 Secondary, 3 Combined Enrollment: 31,835 http://www.newsobserver.com/167/story/430231.html New Wake County Schools Superintendent Del Burns will receive more than $280,000 a year in salary and benefits to lead the fast-growing school system. School board members announced Tuesday night that Burns will receive a base salary of $250,000. With benefits, his total compensation rises to $286,670. Board members justified the pay as being in line with what superintendents of similar districts are getting. http://www.campusreportonline.net/main/articles.php?id=951 while Durham County just signed a superintendent contract starting at $185,000 a year
