Clearing the record on Ackerman's raise
by Paul Socolar on Aug 11 2010 Posted in Latest news
Despite the recent flurry of coverage of Superintendent Arlene Ackerman's $338,000 salary and her receipt of a $65,000 performance bonus, some of the facts of the situation are still muddy.
For instance, last Friday's Inquirer editorial stated, "Some superintendents have agreed to forgo raises - as Ackerman did last year."
Not an entirely accurate statement, according to District spokesperson Fernando Gallard, who says he told the newspaper only that the superintendent did not receive a raise in 2009.
But Ackerman in fact did receive a raise in 2010 that was retroactive to July 1, 2009.
The superindent had decided, according to Gallard, "not to take a raise or bonus until the SRC did the review of her performance." Ackerman, who started in June
Notes from the news, Aug. 12
Submitted by Erika Owens on Thu, 08/12/2010 - 09:48 Posted in Notes from the news | Permalink
It's time for the Philadelphia School Reform Commission to step up on accountability Daily News (opinion)Phil Goldsmith writes that the responsibility rests with the SRC to take the lead on setting "high standards for transparency to build public trust" for the District.
Access to District payroll records restored for some The Notebook blog
City Controller Alan Butkovitz' office again has access to the records, but District staffers will need to explain why they need global access to salary and other "sensitive" data.
City Controller Alan Butkovitz' office again has access to the records, but District staffers will need to explain why they need global access to salary and other "sensitive" data.
See also: Deal afoot to restore access to school salary files WHYY
Onorato supports school vouchers for low-income families The Inquirer
Onorato's support for vouchers earned him the endorsement of school choice supporter State Sen. Anthony Williams, who ran against Onorato for the Democratic nomination for governor.
Onorato's support for vouchers earned him the endorsement of school choice supporter State Sen. Anthony Williams, who ran against Onorato for the Democratic nomination for governor.
See also: Onorato claims Williams’ mantle… will he get the money?PA2010.com
Onorato Backs State Grants For Private Schools AP via KDKA
Onorato Backs State Grants For Private Schools AP via KDKA
Editorial: Feeding their brains The Inquirer
The Senate passed a childhood nutrition bill that includes a provision to continue the Universal Feeding Program in Philadelphia.
The Senate passed a childhood nutrition bill that includes a provision to continue the Universal Feeding Program in Philadelphia.
Charter battles Philly district over its expansion The Inquirer
Walter D. Palmer Leadership Learning Partners Charter School did not get official SRC approval for additional seats or to permanently expand to serve high school grades, and now it is urging the SRC to act so that hundreds of students won't have to find new schools for the fall.
Walter D. Palmer Leadership Learning Partners Charter School did not get official SRC approval for additional seats or to permanently expand to serve high school grades, and now it is urging the SRC to act so that hundreds of students won't have to find new schools for the fall.
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