Denver Superintendent Alex Marrero gets a $17,000 bonus with his third performance evaluation

By Melanie Asmar | Chalkbeat Colorado

Denver Superintendent Alex Marrero will earn a $17,326 bonus for meeting 85% of his goals last school year, according to his yearly evaluation approved by the school board Monday.

The board voted unanimously to approve Marrero’s evaluation and performance pay with little discussion. Board President Carrie Olson briefly ticked off a list of the superintendent’s accomplishments, including his response to serving an influx of thousands of migrant studentsthe creation of six “community hubs,” and the district’s focus on environmental sustainability.

“We’re really grateful for all you’ve done for Denver Public Schools and we’re excited to see what you’ll do over the next year,” Olson said.

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