Comments on: Everyone holding their breath about the board election

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:39:17 +0000

Geoff, Do we know how much a 3-7% raise is equivelant to? Is it public knowledge to know how frequently she is getting raises and what the rate has been? I thought all raises were already decided during the summer.

Thanks

By: Geoff Johnston

Geoff Johnston — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:37:38 +0000

Well I learned at the work study meeting that a 3-7% raise every year is actually in Superintendent Lutrey’s contract. So the new board won’t have a ton of wiggle room on that issue due to the contractual obligations.

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:34:14 +0000

Dawn, I too believe there are WAY too many chiefs and not enough indians. I wonder what would happen if all the indians chose to leave and pitch their teepees elsewhere for even a day. Who would run that office or our schools?

By: Dawn

Dawn — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:27:35 +0000

Katie-
I agree with you, and love your totem pole comment.
This district has too many chiefs and not enough indians.

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:07:58 +0000

My question regarding Dr. Lutreys raise would be did she already receive a raise in the past 12 months? Most companies do increases annually. Did she receive an increase earlier this summer when she became a “Dr.” I believe I read somewhere that the board had approved increases in some scale that was equal to about 3 or 4% for employees. I would assume this is based on what the state provides for budgeting and that ALL employees would get the same amount. Now, looking at all the new Directors positions created I would like to know if they were also given the same raise in addition to the, in my opinion, outrageous salaries.

Employees who work hard, prove themselves and do the job they are hired for are deserving of a raise. The district is struggling but we have money to bring in more and more directors? Teachers and staff members are leaving for feeling underappreciated and yet the top few on the totem pole feel they are doing the right things for the district? I personally feel the increase should be based on several things that I am not seeing as a resident, concerned parent and registered voter. I would vote NO on any further raises until we see change for the positive.

By: Peggy

Peggy — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:38:56 +0000

There really is no reason why HUSD schools should NOT be excelling. We live in a prosperous community with tons of great families. HUSD should be able to attract and keep excellent teachers. Unfortunately, the bad news about HUSD seems to be out weighing the good news….for now at least.

By: Geoff Johnston

Geoff Johnston — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:12:42 +0000

I’m glad you liked that post Venessa. Any time you hear great news about our schools I’d love to have you write a post about it here.

By: Venessa

Venessa — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:01:57 +0000

Where is the great news about our Excelling Schools? I appreciate the AYP article.