Indiana

Only in I.P.S.

By Abdul Hakim-Shabazz

Here’s one to really make your day.  Indianapolis Public School Superintendent Idi Amin, no Papa Doc Duvalier, no Eugene White, has reportedly given his son who works for the district a promotion.

Reggie White was a “Behavior Dean” (whatever that was) at Arsenal Tech High School.  He’s been promoted to Assistant Principal.  His salary also goes from more than $78,000 annually to $92,000.

That’s nearly $10,000 more than what Tony Bennett, the Superintendent of Public Instruction makes and $3,000 less than Governor Mitch Daniels’ salary.   He also makes more than the Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Treasurer and Auditor.

To be honest I really can’t blame IPS for opposing school reform, charters and accountability.   If I had this kind of scam going too, I would fight for it tooth and nail.

And what do you expect from a school district that gives its Superintendent a bonus based on suspect graduation rates, more than 16% of the students don’t show up on the first day, and by my last count has nearly 350 employees who make at least $90,000 in salary and benefits.

So the next time IPS complains about no money and budget cuts, ignore them and pray the state speeds up its time line for a takeover.   Now I need to go check my e-mail for some hate mail from Mary Louise Bewley.

Full post as published by Indiana Barrister on January 18, 2011 (boomark / email).