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“It looks like Texas public school superintendents are finally developing the shame gene,” Juanita smiles.  “Lookie here at the Round Rock School District right outside of Austin ….”

… the district said that Superintendent Jesús Chávez would write a personal check for $21,000 to rehire an unspecified part-time teacher next school year. Officials said Chávez, whose base salary is $252,875, plans to continue his donation each year until the budget situation improves and most laid off teachers are rehired.

“So, $21,000 ain’t much out of a base pay of $252,875, but it’s a start.  And it might be contagious because Austin Superintendent Meria Carstarphen has proposed eliminating her $25,000 performance bonus in 2011-12, and Leander Superintendent Bret Champion will take a $20,000 cut in salary and benefits, including forfeiting his cellphone and car allowances,” she reports.

“Now the reason I’m telling you this is that I’m wondering how long it’s gonna take for the shame gene to make it to Fort Bend County and smack Dr. Plenty Jenney and his plenty and a half contract.  I’m placing my money on the day after when cows give beer.”

By the way, if you live in Texas and want to see how much money your school district is going to lose, click right here and ask Miss Texas Tribune Wizard.

Thanks to Karen for the heads-up.