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$365K Separation Agreement, New CB Superintendent Appointed: Top 2013 School News

From Rodney Green leaving, to the appointment of David Weitzel as the new superintendent, 2013 was a busy year in school news.

Here's a look at the top school news on Doylestown Patch in 2013:

$365K Separation Agreement Approved Between District, Superintendent
Board president Stephen Corr painted a picture of Central Bucks Superintendent Rodney Green as a disengaged administrator who used classroom visits and Twitter to mask his lack of progress.

Doylestown Native Selected as Rhodes Scholar
Alexander G. Wang of Doylestown is one of 32 Rhodes Scholars selected from throughout the country.

Central Bucks Denies Same-Sex Spouse Benefits, Residents React
A request from a Central Bucks employee to add their same sex spouse as a dependent was denied in October.

Central Bucks Board to Vote on $215K Superintendent Salary
According to school watch dog group Central Bucks Engage, in addition to the $215,000 base salary, the three-year contract would provide Superintendent David Weitzel and his wife five years of health benefits after retirement. 

Green Sought 'Inappropriate' Reimbursements, Board Member Says
One Central Bucks School Board member is taking issue with Rodney Green's reimbursement requests, including unusually high mileage and $115 for wine glass rental.

East China to Central Bucks: We Told You So
Residents of the East China School District, where Rodney Green worked before coming to Central Bucks, say they're not surprised he's leaving after less than a year.


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