Muscatine

A great opportunity for the school district to save a lot of money has opened up.  With the resignation of our superintendent, the district could instantly save around 140,000$ a year  by not replacing him.  We already have Directors of Transportation, Special Education, Business, Personnel, Curriculum, etc., which leave us wondering how much we really need a figurehead to lead board meetings and such.  With that kind of money, 4 more teachers or a whole armload of aides could be hired.  Or we could heat the buildings that have lived through the winter at 59 degrees.  Or maybe just put it away until it's needed.  The board gave our superintendent a 30,000$ (around 28%) raise a couple of years ago so he'd hang around, while offering our teachers 3%. 

Something to consider.

Sounds like CEO treatment for a super. You make very valid points. At what point is growing government into the monster it has become, do we say, enough? Mobay can shed some light on this, I think.

Perfect time to implement nobama's share the wealth policy. Pull temselves up by the boot straps, eliminate the super, make intermediate directors more responsible, spread that wealth to others, and/or hire new. Have to even consider what the benifits-saved value is too.

It'll never happen....makes way too much sense. 

Maybe the Superintendent  job should be a public elected seat or volunteer position for 2 years. Then poof your gone.  You can do  a lot of damage or good in 2 years.