How does the Superintendent and his “priority division” benefit?
As of July 1, 2007, the Superintendent’s contract substantially rewards the Superintendent if EPISD meets four of five annual goals for the TAKS test. If he does so, then he receives a three percent increase in salary (about $8,400 with a salary of approximately $280,000) and a $15,000 annuity payment (this is an addition to the $20,000 contribution that the Board provides annually). In other words, the Superintendent stands to benefit greatly from gaming the system to ensure that only students who will pass the TAKS are the only ones who actually take the test. In addition, our office has received reports that top administrators were given $10,000 bonuses last year based on increased test scores. 7.
