Serious wrongs in Connie Neale pact

Being a sports fan, I am often offended if not outraged by the salaries that some athletes receive and the outrageous behavior they display.

However, I cannot recall an athlete declaring that what they do is for the benefit of anyone other than themselves.

Sure they may say they want to win for the fans, but if they don't, no one is really any worse off than they were before.

Having followed the developments in Elgin School District U-46 over the last several years, including the lawsuit, low test scores and now the latest Connie Neale situation, am I the only person outraged by her total disrespect for the people and students in this district?

To go on indefinite medical leave with the contract she has and not disclose what exactly is her ailment is a slap in the face of all those who pay her exorbitant salary!

This school board and Neale have time and again declared their concern for and dedication to the students of U-46 and this is what they have to show for it.

The contract allows Neale to move "out of the area" and not only have the taxpayers pickup that tab, but also leave them holding the bag for the $1,100 a day for her interim replacement.

Considering what the district is already putting out in legal fees due to the lawsuit, I wonder if the district would be willing to invest some more of the taxpayers' money to defend what seems to me to be an extremely bad deal for the taxpayers of U-46.

What arrogance to pull a stunt like this after she was so arrogant in demanding this contract based on what she called her outstanding record and saying that she was one of the lowest paid superintendents for a district this size.

If she felt she wasn't being properly compensated, why didn't she just quit? It appears as if she already has anyway.

Would it be worthwhile to inform the state's attorney of this situation? Maybe some broader news coverage would be nice.

It just seems to me that there is something way wrong with this situation.

Mike Conard

Elgin