LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Superintendent raise seems unjustifiable

Editor, We’re wondering how the South Whidbey School District can justify giving the superintendent another large salary increase while at the same time letting teachers go. We understand her job is important, but teachers have such an impact on young people. We’re especially sad to learn that Mr. Delmedico, the band teacher at Langley Middle School is one of those teachers being let go.

June 24, 2016 7:17 pm

Editor,

We’re wondering how the South Whidbey School District can justify giving the superintendent another large salary increase while at the same time letting teachers go. We understand her job is important, but teachers have such an impact on young people.

We’re especially sad to learn that Mr. Delmedico, the band teacher at Langley Middle School is one of those teachers being let go.

Our grandson is in the middle school band, so we’ve seen firsthand what a wonderful job Mr. Delmedico is doing. We’ve been to his concerts and fundraisers, and are so impressed with his energy and enthusiasm. And, the music he elicits from the students is amazing. Their performance is closer to that of high school level.

 

IVAN AND MARILYN LITTLE

Freeland