Ackerman Receives $65K Performance Bonus

Fox 29 has confirmed that Arlene Ackerman, the head of Philadelphia schools, has received a $65,000 performance bonus.

Robert Archie, the head of the School Reform Commission released a statement saying Ackerman went though an extensive evaluation process and exceeded all 21 benchmarks.

The 20% performance bonus is outlined in her 2008 employment agreement.   Ackerman currently earns $325,000 per year. 

Archie adds that Ackerman's compensation package is in-line with that of her predecessor, Paul Valla.

Ackerman has committed 1% of her bonus to student scholarships.  She also dedicated $1,000 to the Widener School for Severely Disabled Children.

According to her contract, Ackerman is also entitled to a retention bonus of $100,000 if she remains with the school system through June 11, 2011.