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Souderton Area School District Superintendent Charles Amuso and Assistant to the Superintendent R. Bradley Clemens each saw their pay increase by 4 percent in 2008-09, according to information released by Brenda Jones Bray, director of business affairs for the school district.
Amuso (left) at a school board meeting. Reporter file photo
Amuso’s contract was approved on Nov. 23, 2004, and runs from Feb. 9, 2005, through June 30, 2009. His 2008-09 salary increased to $163,105 as of July, 1, 2008, a 4 percent increase from his 2007-08 salary of $156,832.
Clemens’ contract was approved on Aug. 9, 2007, and runs from July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2012. His 2008-09 salary increased to $140,400 as of July 1, 2008, a 4 percent increase from his 2007-08 salary of $135,000.
Salary increases for the rest of Souderton Area’s district officials were approved by the district school board at monthly meetings in 2008.
Both Amuso and Clemens’ pay increases, however, are based on their annual evaluations and terms of their contracts, so annual board approval is not required, according to Bray.
Amuso’s 2007-08 evaluation was completed in November 2008 and Clemens’ was completed in October 2008.
Both earn a contribution to a 403(b) plan based on those performance evaluations; Amuso’s contribution for 2007-08 was $6,000 and Clemens’ was $5,000, according to Bray.
Amuso (left) at a school board meeting. Reporter file photoAmuso’s contract was approved on Nov. 23, 2004, and runs from Feb. 9, 2005, through June 30, 2009. His 2008-09 salary increased to $163,105 as of July, 1, 2008, a 4 percent increase from his 2007-08 salary of $156,832.
Clemens’ contract was approved on Aug. 9, 2007, and runs from July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2012. His 2008-09 salary increased to $140,400 as of July 1, 2008, a 4 percent increase from his 2007-08 salary of $135,000.
Salary increases for the rest of Souderton Area’s district officials were approved by the district school board at monthly meetings in 2008.
Both Amuso and Clemens’ pay increases, however, are based on their annual evaluations and terms of their contracts, so annual board approval is not required, according to Bray.
Amuso’s 2007-08 evaluation was completed in November 2008 and Clemens’ was completed in October 2008.
Both earn a contribution to a 403(b) plan based on those performance evaluations; Amuso’s contribution for 2007-08 was $6,000 and Clemens’ was $5,000, according to Bray.
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4 Comments:
I am not complaining about Dr. Amuso's pay per se, because I think he absolutely deserves it. However, how on earth can our school board continue to look their employees in the eye and tell them they don't deserve the same type of compensation. Don't forget, there are THREE UNSETTLED CONTRACTS. I feel that these board members have utterly, completely failed this community. They are a disgrace. If the new high school does not open on time, it is Bernie Currie's fault. He is responsible for this mess.
Dear Anonymous,
I think it's a deeper issue and one individual is not at fault for this "mess." A balanced review of the issues show that you may be ill-informed and quite biased on your assessment.
People that have no interest in public education should not be on the school board. Bernard Currie is such an individual. The Souderton School District has become stagnant. It is a shame. It used to be a real up and coming district, but now with a board that chooses not to negotiate or place the interest of kids first, it has taken many steps backward - all for what? Very sad. People in the community should have woken up by now.
I agree!!
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