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Krenz to make $132,000
New Austin school superintendent will be district’s highest paid ever
Published Tuesday, January 13, 2009
The Austin School Board unanimously approved on Monday entering into a three-contract with David Krenz, superintendent of La Crescent (Minn.)-Hokah Public Schools. Krenz will be the highest-paid superintendent ever in the district.
The contract includes a salary of $132,000 the first year; a 3 percent increase to $135,960 the second year; and a third-year increase to be determined based on performance.
Benefits will be comparable to other administrators in the district, chairperson Don Fox explained.
According to Rhonda Anderson, human resources specialist, the previous superintendent, Candace Raskin, was paid $125,170 for the 2007-08 year.
The contract states the school board and superintendent will devote at least one meeting annually to a discussion of the working relationship between each other and also an evaluation of the superintendent’s performance.
Bruce Anderson is currently serving one year as interim superintendent. He replaced Raskin, who resigned to take a professorship at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
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Posted by jsc (anonymous) on January 13, 2009 at 12:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Why would our new superintendent get paid so much more than any other superintendent when the district is needing to cut back on spending? I don't get it.
Posted by curiousobserver (anonymous) on January 13, 2009 at 3:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The Herald article conveniently and misleadingly left out details of the discussion regarding the salary.... that it is within the range of salaries for districts this size. Mr.Simonson mentioned this in the meeting. Let's not forget that the former Supt. had no experience in the position. This new Supt. comes with a proven track record. I believe the salary for the interim Supt. was in the same range as what was offered Krenz. I have no doubt that the school board will be looking closely at all expenses. Lori Volz and co. will not spend our money frivolously.
Posted by parttime (anonymous) on January 13, 2009 at 3:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Also, why does he get much more salary and Dr. Raskin had her doctor's degree. I don't get it either.
Posted by parttime (anonymous) on January 13, 2009 at 4:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
A" proven track record" in a school district the same size as Austin's.
Posted by parttime (anonymous) on January 13, 2009 at 4:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Sorry, that was a question.
Posted by factorfiction (anonymous) on January 13, 2009 at 5:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I do wish the Herald would do a better job of informing the public when it comes to an issue such as this.
There are a whole lot of determining factors that go into administrative salaries. Until you actually sit on the school board, any school board, you really cannot grasp what all is involved. I just hope these school board members are doing what they feel is right.
A good superintendent can save the district an amount equivalent to that of his or her salary. A great superintendent will do even better! Let's give this one a chance, a real chance, to prove himself and do just that.
Posted by curiousobserver (anonymous) on January 13, 2009 at 6:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Average salary for supts in the Big 9 is approaching 140,000. When Rochester hired their new Supt last year his salary was 20% above their previous Supt's salary. Districts were already having a hard time finding quality Supts. It will get more difficult in tough economic times. I agree with factorfiction. There are many factors involved. Let's have faith in this school board and give Krenz a chance!
Posted by geroanoke (anonymous) on January 13, 2009 at 9:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I truely believe that if the goofballs on the school board would have treated Dr. Raskin with some respect as she deserved, she probably would still be here.
Posted by curiousobserver (anonymous) on January 13, 2009 at 10:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
If the school board had given Raskin what she deserved, she 'd be defending herself against several lawsuits about now. She got off pretty easy....considering.
Posted by curiousobserver (anonymous) on January 13, 2009 at 10:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Charlie Kyte, executive director of the MN Assoc of School Administrators, said the number of people entering school administration has been decreasing for years. A struggling economy and unstable political climate have only exacerbated the problem. "It's getting harder to motivate people to go into school administration,"Kyte said. "And it's very difficult to sell houses right now, which discourages people form leaving for new jobs." In response school districts have steadily increased salaries in order to attract the best candidates from a dwindling field. This info came from a recently published article regarding Mankato's search for a new Supt that has just begun. We should feel lucky to have landed Krenz. Enough of the sour grapes people. We have moved on!!!
Posted by metisman (anonymous) on January 13, 2009 at 11:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Treated Rasksin with respect? OMG, they fell all over her, didn't check up on her, let her walk all over staff and still have supporters praying at her alter.
She was worthless. A Ed.D. or Ph.D. only means that they were good at going to college, imho.
"Call Me Doctor" Raskin got lucky she didn't get what she deserved.
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