February 23, 2021
Top officials at Rochester Community Schools in Oakland County enjoyed significant pay increases in 2020, a year when private businesses were closed by government order during the coronavirus pandemic.
Robert Shaner, superintendent of the school district, saw his gross pay increase from $233,771 in 2019 to $261,263, a $27,492 increase or 12%.
Debra Fragomeni, an assistant superintendent, received a 9% gross pay increase, from $159,933 in 2019 to $173,550 in 2020.
Elizabeth Davis, the chief human resources officer, had her gross pay increase 7% to $169,818 in 2020.
Carrie Lawler, an assistant superintendent, received a gross pay increase of 10%, taking her pay to $163,363 in 2020.
Lori Grein, executive director of strategic communications, said the pay increases came prior to coronavirus pandemic in 2019.