The Super’s $5000 bonus

The Board voted 6 – 1 to give Dr. Dixon a bonus last night. Here’s the story.

I’m sure that most School Board members would have worried that not granting Dr. Dixon his $5000 raise would have signaled a lack of confidence in him. I don’t know if it occurred to them that granting it would also be like waving a red cape under the nose of a bull. The Trib’s comment section makes this clear. This Board doesn’t understand the power of symbolism. Of course, they don’t seem to understand the importance of democracy either so maybe I should cut them some slack.

To my surprise even one of Dr. Dixon’s greatest admirers, Bevan S., publicly admitted it was bad politics:

“However, I do hope that Dr. Dixon, having earned his “bonus” that was part of his compensation package, would, in a very public manner, decline to accept it!!! “

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Harry is a ferociously good natured eccentric in Duluth Minnesota who detests traitors dressed up as Uncle Sam. You can find somewhat better edited writings of his at the Duluth Reader "contributors." page. The URL is:

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