In response to a FOIA request, Clarkston Schools provided details regarding benefit packages selected by district administrators.
All administrators participate in the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System.
School administrators are offered health insurance through a Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO. Similar health care options are made available to other school districts, the details of which are not available without a FOIA request.
Transportation costs for administrators are covered by the allowed IRS mileage reimbursement rate allowed, currently set at 44.5 cents per business mile. Superintendent Dr. Al Roberts has a $450 monthly allowance to put towards transportation costs.
As part of their contracts, administrators also have membership dues to other organizations paid. In total, the district pays $5435.32 for membership dues, broken down as follows:
Dr. Robert’s memberships include Phi Delta Kappa, an international organization for educators, the Michigan Association of School Administrations (dues for which are based on district enrollment numbers), the Michigan Institute for Education Management and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development for a total of $1,793.32.
Deputy Superintendent David Reschke’s memberships include Phi Delta Kappa and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development for a total of $354.
Executive Director of Pre-K and Elementary Education Geraldine Moore’s memberships include Phi Delta Kappa, the Teaching and Learning Council, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and the National Staff Development Council for a total of $453.
Director of Communications and Marketing Anita Banach’s memberships include the Michigan School Public Relations Association and the National School Public Relations Association for a total of $270.
Executive Director of Human Resources Linda Nester’s memberships include the Michigan Association of School Personnel Administrators and the Oakland County Association of School Personnel Administrators for a total of $200.
Executive Director of Business and Financial Services Bruce Beamer’s memberships include Michigan School Business Officials, American School Business Officials and Oakland County School Business Officials for a total of $630.
Executive Director of Information and Technology Services Matt McCarty’s memberships include Michigan Unite and the National School Board Association ? Technology Leadership for a total of $1,200.
Executive Director of Food Services Janet Allen’s membership in the School Nutrition Association totals $35.
Executive Director of Transportation Kevin Bickerstaff’s memberships include Michigan Association of Pupil Transportation, the Oakland County School Business Officials and the Transportation Group for a total of $300.