Math error causes shortfall in TUSD executive's bonus
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Posted: 09/13/2012
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By: Associated Press
TUCSON, AZ - An error in the calculation of a Tucson school superintendent's bonus has resulted in a higher payout than the board initially approved.
The Tucson Unified School District's governing board on Tuesday awarded John Pedicone nearly $16,000 on top of the $35,000 it approved last month.
The Arizona Daily Star says Pedicone has elected not to take any of the bonus money. He is instead donating the $35,000 to the Educational Enrichment Foundation and funneling the additional nearly $16,000 back into TUSD's general fund.
TUSD is facing a $17 million budget deficit next school year and the district has already implemented a hiring and travel freeze.
The performance pay is built into Pedicone's contract, but is withheld each year pending an evaluation by the board.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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