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Coach Franklin Stephens

Doctorate basis for Stephens' salary

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Walter Geiger
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Monday, March 12. 2012
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His doctorate degree, other degrees and experience are the basis for the salary package agreed to by new LCCHS head football coach Franklin Stephens and the Lamar school board.

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#1 jan sneed on 03/13/12 at 07:37 AM
I don't have a problem with paying a person their worth. Obtaining a Doctorate isn't free nor inexpensive. People should be rewarded for obtaining knowledge that they can pass on to those willing to learn.

Just as I would want a skilled surgeon to save my life in a health crisis, I would also like to have the same highly educated teachers to educate my children and grandchildren.

Welcome Dr. Stephens and family.
#2 Yeu Kno Hu on 03/13/12 at 10:16 AM
Makes me think I should have gone into coaching football...
#3 Jeremy Roberts on 03/14/12 at 06:14 AM
So, if im reading that correctly that's just over $80,000/yr. Not bad. Hope this guy is a good as everyone is saying he is. Can't wait for the football season!!
#4 native ofbarnesville on 03/14/12 at 02:02 PM
What does a doctorate degree have to do with coaching football. Not a thing thats what. This is what's wrong with the boe now. Spending to much money when you could have gotten one way cheaper. Whose to say this one want win and run to something better.
#5 Cats on 03/15/12 at 07:52 AM
When I was young, coaches also taught classes. Is that still true? If so, then his doctorate will come in handy.
#6 M. C. on 03/16/12 at 10:11 AM
whats wrong with you people?dont you know that football,baseball and basketball is the reason these kids go to school.dam# folks get it together.every kid knows all they have to do is play ball and they will become a pro NBA NFL player.they dont need an education.

"day gonna be superstar hoop dogs"
#7 DEBORAH JOHNSTON on 03/19/12 at 03:57 PM
Good question. His base salary will only be paid by the state if he is filling a "funded" teaching or support position. If he only teaches a couple of classes, most of his base salary has to be paid from local tax funds. So the question of how much he will teach is important.
#8 Don Coffey on 03/19/12 at 05:45 PM
Try over 93,000....
#9 Tamara Shackelford on 03/20/12 at 11:51 AM
Someone is always going to find the negative in everything. Hard work pays off. I agree with Jan Sneed. Welcome Dr. Stephens and family.
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