Tax watchdog: Oklahoma superintendents made $51 million
Oklahomans for Responsible Government released a report Monday that more than 530 superintendents in the state grossed $51 million in salary - an increase of $1 million from 2008.
“If you really dive into the report and you look at the increases that were given, some of the increases that were given were greater than a single teacher’s salary,” Brian Downs, executive director of the non-profit government watchdog. “With the state having such a shortfall we thought it was interesting to put this information out to taxpayers.”
The report doesn’t draw on comparisons with other states but rather looks back at last year’s salaries and notes the increases across the state, Downs said.
View a copy of the report here to find out what your school district’s superintendent is making. What do you make of the report? Is it a call for concern or are good administrators worth the cost?
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I AM outraged! The state is cutting our budget (DDSD)by 24mill which means there are 1000′s of developmentally disabled adults that will find themselves homeless! This will impact all communities. It is inhumane! Where do I sign up to voice my outrage at the obviously useless spending? I’ve been to the State Capital and have signed petitions and have made phone calls. What else can I do?
It is terrible the pay Superintendents receive compared to others. Consolidating the school districts would certainly help our state.
Condensing school districts and having fewer Superintendents would solve many problems. From bulk order discounts on texts to lowering administrative costs. It is ridiculous to pay a superintendtent over $100,000/yr to oversee a school that totals just over 100 students. This is pork spending at the local level and people should be outraged.