NJ Governor Chris Christie has a lot on his hands. The state’s teachers union is one of his largest problems, and they are also one of taxpayers problems too. Want some proof? How about 553 pages of Elementary School Assistant Principals with most salaries WELL ABOVE $100,000. That’s about 5550 administrators (a few also teach classes) working at the most basic educational level in the state. It equates to a whole lot of money being spent distributing the finger paint and hand puppets.
Not to sound like an old-timer, but I don’t recall having any Assistant Principals when I attended elementary school. We had a principal, some front office staff and teachers. That’s a system that has seemed to work for countless school districts in NJ and across the country. And these 5550 people represent just a small portion of the total needless employee base in NJ public schools. The Asbury Park Press has a searchable database for federal, local and state employees including teachers at http://www.app.com/datauniverse/. When reviewing that site, make sure you have a strong stomach.
A picture is worth a thousand words. Can’t wait for these bowing shots to make it out on the campaign trail in ’10 and ’12.