David Cruz interviewed both Garvey School Board Member Bob Bruesch and Garvey School District Superintendent Dr. Sandra Johnson. The David Cruz Show can be heard weekdays from 3-6 PM on KTLK AM 1150 in Los Angeles.
The interview with Bob Bruesch occurred on October 31, 2012. It can be heard by clicking the link below.
David Cruz interview with Bob Bruesch
The interview with Dr. Johnson took place on November 5, 2012. It can be heard by clicking the link below.
David Cruz interview with Dr. Johnson
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Channel 11 Coverage of the October 24, 2012 "Town Hall" Meeting
Channel 11 News covered the District Sponsored "Town Hall" Meeting on October 23, 2012. Here is a the video from their newscast.
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Thursday, October 11, 2012
How much is the Superintendent's pay increase costing the District?
There has been much discussion as to how much the salary increase of Dr. Sandra Johnson, in conjunction with her decision to come out of retirement after over 10 years, is costing the District.
Our calculation places the added annual cost at $42,549.63!
If anyone in the know can explain why this is inaccurate, please let us know.
Cost to the Garvey School District General Fund.
Salary
New Salary $170,000
Previous Salary $148,516
Net Difference $21,484
Doctoral Stipend (She was not previously receiving this stipend.)
$5,100
Payment to the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS)
Since Dr Johnson decided to come out of retirement, the District must now pay 8.25% into the pension system on Dr. Johnson's behalf. No STRS payment was being made prior to the change in the contract. An equal payment was being made to an annuity instead. The School Board decided to continue the annuity despite the new payments to STRS. The annuity is considered creditable income and the District is paying 8.25% on it as well.
Dr. Johnson's total income for STRS includes $170,000 salary, $12,722.82 annuity, $5,100 Doctoral Stipend, $5,700 car allowance.
Total income - $193,522.82.
STRS Payment = $15,965.63 (8.25% of total income $193,522.82)
Total
$21,484 (Salary increase) + $5,100 (Doctoral Stipend) + $15,965.63 (STRS Payment) = $42,549.63
Our calculation places the added annual cost at $42,549.63!
If anyone in the know can explain why this is inaccurate, please let us know.
Cost to the Garvey School District General Fund.
Salary
New Salary $170,000
Previous Salary $148,516
Net Difference $21,484
Doctoral Stipend (She was not previously receiving this stipend.)
$5,100
Payment to the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS)
Since Dr Johnson decided to come out of retirement, the District must now pay 8.25% into the pension system on Dr. Johnson's behalf. No STRS payment was being made prior to the change in the contract. An equal payment was being made to an annuity instead. The School Board decided to continue the annuity despite the new payments to STRS. The annuity is considered creditable income and the District is paying 8.25% on it as well.
Dr. Johnson's total income for STRS includes $170,000 salary, $12,722.82 annuity, $5,100 Doctoral Stipend, $5,700 car allowance.
Total income - $193,522.82.
STRS Payment = $15,965.63 (8.25% of total income $193,522.82)
Total
$21,484 (Salary increase) + $5,100 (Doctoral Stipend) + $15,965.63 (STRS Payment) = $42,549.63
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Channel 5 Coverage of School Board Meeting - October 4, 2012
Upset parents and community members attended the School Board Meeting on October 4, 2012. The event was covered by Channel 5 news.
Channel 11 Coverage of School Board Meeting - October 4, 2012
Upset parents and community members attended the School Board Meeting on October 4, 2012. The event was covered by Channel 11 news.
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Monday, May 7, 2012
No Confidence
The membership of the Garvey Education Association voted "No Confidence" in Garvey School District Superintendent, Dr. Sandra Johnson last week.
Ninety-six percent of the teachers support the "No Confidence" Resolution.
Ninety-six percent of the teachers support the "No Confidence" Resolution.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Contentious School Board Meeting
Emotions ran a bit hot at the last School Board Meeting on the 19th. The meeting was held at Bitely School to accommodate the large crowd.
The San Gabriel Valley Tribune ran an article about the meeting. It can be found at the following link.
http://www.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_20446227/parents-teachers-voice-opposition-garvey-school-district-management
There are some inaccuracies, but you get the idea.
The San Gabriel Valley Tribune ran an article about the meeting. It can be found at the following link.
http://www.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_20446227/parents-teachers-voice-opposition-garvey-school-district-management
There are some inaccuracies, but you get the idea.
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