Schools
One-Time $6K Raise For Hinsdale D86 Official On Table
Along with others, the official received a pay raise last month. It is unclear why the official is getting another one.
HINSDALE, IL – The Hinsdale High School District 86 board plans to vote Thursday on giving a one-time $6,000 pay increase to a top official.
The one-year raise is proposed for Kari Smith, assistant superintendent for student services.
Smith started in July 2022 at a salary of $176,000. For the 2023-24 school year, the board increased administrators' pay, including an $8,800 hike for Smith, to $184,800.
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In December, the board voted to increase Smith's pay to $187,800 for this budget year, which started July 1. That was part of a package of raises for top officials.
Given December's action, it is unclear why Smith would get a one-time pay increase now. Patch emailed an inquiry to the district.
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With the pay hike, Smith would receive a total of $193,800 this budget year.
For five years before coming to District 86, Smith, who has her doctorate in special education, headed student services for Elmwood Park School District 401.
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