Here's Why D-86 Superintendent Got No Raise

DARIEN, IL – Hinsdale High School District 86's board removed a proposed raise for Superintendent Tammy Prentiss from last week's meeting agenda.

Like every other administrator, Prentiss was to receive a 1.4 percent increase. The others did, but she was taken off the list.

At the meeting, board President Erik Held said the raise was removed because the board needed to evaluate Prentiss' performance first.

If her raise ultimately goes through, Prentiss will receive $264,300 next school year, a $3,600 increase.

During public comments earlier in the meeting, resident Kay Gallo, a Prentiss critic, cited a provision in the superintendent's contract that required an annual performance review before she receives a raise.

Gallo said she informed the school district of the contractual provision earlier in the day. She also said another provision requires adjustments to pay be enacted as amendments to Prentiss' contractor.

Gallo, a former school board president, said the proposed raise for Prentiss was "utterly outrageous."

She has criticized Prentiss over her handling of an anti-racism consultant earlier this year.

Prentiss' contract expires in mid-2024. Gallo has led a movement against Prentiss, creating an online petition that has collected more than 1,500 signatures.