US EditionWalters Awarded Staff Nearly $600,000 in Bonuses - Oklahoma Watch
- Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters awarded nearly $600,000 in bonuses to Department of Education staff in 2024, with an average of $1,700 per employee.
- Chief Policy Advisor Matt Langston received nearly $45,000 in January, significantly exceeding typical paychecks, according to payroll data on the state’s transparency website.
- Walters requested an additional $2.3 million to cover a 6% cost-of-living salary increase for Education Department staff, stating the need for funds despite decreased employee count.
- Walters plans to implement a performance-based bonus program in addition to these end-of-year bonuses, according to an email dated December 12.
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OK schools chief awarded staff nearly $600,000 in bonuses — with one receiving $45,000
Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters awarded nearly $600,000 in end-of-year bonuses to Department of Education staff in 2024. Most employees received an amount equal to 2.5% of their annual salary, an average of $1,700. A few received significantly higher amounts, payroll data shows. They include the department’s chief academic officer, Walters’ executive assistant, the director of social studies and the open records coordinator. …
Controversial MAGA school superintendent handed out $600K in bonuses to his staff
Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters awarded nearly $600,000 in end-of-year bonuses to Department of Education staff in 2024. Most employees received an amount equal to 2.5% of their annual salary, an average of $1,700. A few received significantly higher amounts, payroll data shows....
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