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Illinois superintendent salaries often don’t reflect the district’s size, wealth or student performance

By | hmoses@chicagotribune.com | Chicago Tribune
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Michael Smith addresses the board during a Dolton West School District 148 meeting March 25, 2025, in Riverdale. Kevin Nohelty, who was the district’s superintendent, earned a base salary of $450,000 plus $87,000 in retirement benefits and other perks. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Michael Smith addresses the board during a Dolton West School District 148 meeting March 25, 2025, in Riverdale. Kevin Nohelty, who was the district’s superintendent, earned a base salary of $450,000 plus $87,000 in retirement benefits and other perks. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
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A Tribune analysis found at least 15 suburban Chicago superintendents were paid more than former Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez despite overseeing significantly smaller districts.
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