Here's how much Vicki Bayer will make as Green Bay School's interim superintendent
GREEN BAY — After former Green Bay superintendent Claude Tiller abruptly resigned in February, Vicki Bayer is leading the district for the second time in as many years.
While interim superintendent, Bayer will get a salary of $225,000. That's the same amount as her previous contract when she was interim superintendent after Stephen Murley unexpectedly retired from the role in April 2022.
Tiller's salary for his first year was $220,000 with a $10,000 annuity contribution and $12,000 for his relocation expenses to Green Bay. Tiller, who has a doctorate in education, was in his first superintendent position.
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Bayer will maintain the benefits, such as time off, associated with her previous contract as deputy superintendent.
In addition, she will get $10,000 as a contribution to the retirement account of her choosing and a $300 monthly stipend for travel around the district and other "related expenses," according to her contract.
How much do other Green Bay-area superintendents make?
Among superintendents statewide, the average salary was about $143,000 with an average of $42,000 in fringe benefits for the 2022-23 school year, according to statewide compensation data from the state Department of Public Instruction.
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In Brown County, De Pere School District Superintendent Christopher Thompson made $213,000, and Howard-Suamico's Superintendent Damian LaCroix made $232,000 last year, including fringe benefits.
As for districts of a similar size as Green Bay, Appleton Superintendent Greg Hartjes made $250,423 and Racine Unified's former superintendent Eric Gallien made $293,000.
Danielle DuClos is a Report for America corps member who covers K-12 education for the Green Bay Press-Gazette. Contact her at dduclos@gannett.com. Follow on Twitter @danielle_duclos. You can directly support her work with a tax-deductible donation at GreenBayPressGazette.com/RFA or by check made out to The GroundTruth Project with subject line Report for America Green Bay Press Gazette Campaign. Address: The GroundTruth Project, Lockbox Services, 9450 SW Gemini Drive, PMB 46837, Beaverton, Oregon 97008-7105.
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