The Fall River School Department's budget reveals a stark disparity in salaries, with administrators earning significantly more than teachers and committee members. The top 50 highest-paid employees are all administrators, including the interim superintendent and deputy superintendent, who earn $225,000 and $200,000 respectively. This is despite the fact that the department has over 2,400 employees, with a quarter of them earning $100,000 or more annually. The high salaries of these administrators are a cause for concern, especially given the department's financial constraints. The budget document also lists the former superintendent, Tracy Curley, who resigned with a $200,000 package, and the newly appointed CFO, Aldo Petronio, who was hired despite his previous firing from a similar position due to a budget deficit. The low salaries of the School Committee members, who are paid $7,197 annually, further highlight the imbalance in the department's compensation structure. This disparity raises questions about the effectiveness of the department's leadership and the distribution of resources. It is crucial for the department to address these issues to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of salaries and benefits among its employees.
