Show Us the Money.

ERIC Number: EJ547260

Author: Bushweller, Kevin

Title: Show Us the Money.

Journal Citation: American School Board Journal; v184 n6 p16-21 Jun 1997

Abstract: Examines arguments for and against pay-for-performance contracts. Focuses on a situation in which the Houston superintendent accepted a $25,000 performance bonus for increasing districtwide performance. Presents findings of a nationwide survey of superintendents and school board members. (LMI)

Descriptors: *Accountability; Administrator Evaluation; *Compensation (Remuneration); *Contracts; Elementary Secondary Education; *Incentives; National Surveys; *Performance Contracts; Premium Pay; Public Schools; *Rewards; Salaries; Scores; Superintendents

Clearinghouse Number: EA533495

Publication Type: Journal Article (080); Viewpoint (120); Report (143)

Identifiers: *Performance Based Pay

Journal Announcement: CIJDEC1997

Language: English

Publication Date: November 1996

ISSN Number: ISSN-0003-0953