Loudoun County approves new superintendent contract, lacks student achievement metrics.
The Generous Contract of Dr. Aaron Spence, Loudoun County’s New Superintendent
The new contract for Loudoun County’s new superintendent, Dr. Aaron Spence, has been revealed, and it provides a generous package that is sure to catch attention. Not only will he receive an annual salary of $375,000, but there are also several additional perks that come along with it.
Additional Benefits
- For each year of his work as superintendent, he will receive an additional $20,000 from the school board.
- He will have an annual data and communications allowance of $1200.
- Transportation expenses of $1,000 per month, totaling $12,000 annually, will be covered.
- Spence’s housing costs for six months will be covered at $4,000 a month.
- An extra $7,500 will go towards his moving costs.
While this may seem like a dream contract for Dr. Spence, not everyone is happy about it. Several parents in Loudoun County are furious with the compensation package and have voiced their concerns on social media.
“Absolutely infuriating! I live in Loudoun County, so my tax money is funding this shameful compensation package!”
“He officially makes MORE than the President of the United States ($400k). Reminder: the Median salary of LCPS workers: $50,367.”
It’s clear that the community has mixed feelings about the contract, especially considering the recent controversies surrounding the previous superintendent, Scott Ziegler.
Controversies and Legal Troubles
Last December, Superintendent Scott Ziegler was fired by the Loudoun County School Board due to the school system’s response to two in-school sexual assaults. Ziegler also faced legal troubles of his own, including an indictment on three misdemeanor counts.
Ziegler’s tenure was marked by a growing parent movement that was activated by various issues, such as school closings, extreme COVID-19 restrictions, masking, sexual assaults in schools, targeting of parents on private lists, and indoctrination of children.
Despite being fired by the board, Ziegler is still receiving a full annual salary, health insurance, a vehicle allowance, and retirement benefits for next year.
With all this in mind, Dr. Aaron Spence is set to take on the role of Loudoun County’s new superintendent on September 1. Only time will tell how his tenure will unfold and whether the controversies of the past will continue to impact the community.
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