UPDATED OPINION, 1/24: LWSD Restructures And Grows During The Pandemic

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The LWSD Administration has restructured (organizational chart) and grown significantly since the pandemic. Human Resources has its own Superintendent, an Executive, and four  Directors to do the job. Thirty Directors (~$185,220) and three new Executive Directors (*$192,610.) appear the workhorses. Two of seven superintendents are new. Is LWSD leadership getting too big for it's britches?  When I report on their Operating Budget you'll have an idea.

As you see below, the new "Director of Business Services," department has a big responsibility with four Managers and 32 reports. The Communications Director appears to have a less challenging job but is paid the same as the Director of Business Services. The School Board should adjust salaries on these types of imbalances.  In addition, the administration is top-heavy and could be streamlined.  

CHRIS BRENEGEN  Salary excluding benefits: $185,220

DIRECTOR BUSINESS SERVICES (4 Managers, 32 reports)

Budget & Fiscal Manager (5 reports) incl. Supervisors (2)

Accounting Manager (9 reports) incl. Technicians (13)

Purchasing Manager (2 reports) incl. Senior Buyer

Payroll & Benefits Manager (4 reports) 

Sodexo Nutrition Services

SHANNON PARTHEMER  Salary excluding benefits: $185,220 

DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS (1 Manager, 12 reports)

Mailroom secretary

Print Center supervisor

Volunteer supervisor 

LINKS coordinator

Support services coordinator 

Bindery specialist

Web specialist 

Social media specialist

Video/media specialist

Receptionist/Front Desk

Communications Manager

Graphic artist

"READ MORE" for a comparison of District and City of Redmond salaries.

Superintendent Jon Holmen $295,800 base salary

Annuity, $20,706

Car Allowance $10,800

Phone Allowance $1,200

Expense Allowance $3,500

PHD stipend $3,300

Health Benefits through state program

Associate Superintendents  *$208,995  (3)

Assistant Superintendents  *$200,635  (3)

$5,000 annuity

$2,035 annual cell phone/milage allowance (33 Directors also.)

$275-$600 additional milage allowance for significant in-district travel

$3000 paid for an earned Doctorate

School Employee Benefits Board health coverage.

*The seven superintendents average salaries higher than the City of Redmond's Chief Operating Officer. Redmond's CEO is paid $200,988.  She's the highest paid employee in the City. 

-- Reported by Bob Yoder, updated 1/22/2022