Rockdale County school board recently approved a contracted 5 percent additional compensation for Superintendent Dr. Samuel King for meeting performance goals.
King, whose base yearly salary is $200,000, will receive an additional $8,748. His current contract runs from July 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013. According to a 2010 addendum, there was no cost of living increase for the 2010-2011 school year.
The performance goals listed with the contract included:
- Increasing student academic achievement and completion rates in all schools
- Improving fiscal practices
- Fostering collaboration and communication
- Implementing adopted Strategic Plan
- Fostering a safe and orderly learning environment
- Maintaining a Georgia School Boards Association Board of Distinction classification and supporting the organization structure to foster high performance
The motion, which passed unanimously, was made by Don McKinney and seconded by Darlene Hotchkiss at the June 16 meeting school board meeting. Katrina Young and Jim McBrayer were not present for that meeting.
-----------------------------------
(June 21, 4:31 p.m.) IN BRIEF: The Rockdale County school board recently approved contracted compensation for Superintendent Dr. Samuel King for meeting performance goals.
The motion, which passed unanimously, was made by Don McKinney and seconded by Darlene Hotchkiss at the June 16 meeting school board meeting. Katrina Young and Jim McBrayer were not present for that meeting.
Board member Jean Yontz said the compensation was a percentage of King's salary and had been part of his contracts in past years as well. "That doesn't mean it's a raise," said Yontz.
Check back to www.rockdalenews.com later for more.
