Just in time for summer vacation

HUDSON -- One of the most notable personnel actions taken by the Hudson City Board of Education Tuesday was to approve vacation day buy backs for district administrators, going back to the 2006-07 school year.

The big winner? Former M.C. Smith Middle School principal Ryan Groat (resigned, effective June 30), who walked away with a check for $15,622.44.

Total amount paid out: $60,692.06

The full list:

• Daniel Barrett (district Business Manager) - $5,401.50
• Thomas Baumgartner (principal) - $8,840.86
• Mark Brenneman (assoc. principal) - $4,769.98
• Barbara Boyce (Director of Student Services) - $2,461.28
• William Clark (admin, technology) - $2,995.92
• Thomas Gavin (principal) - $5,680.20
• Ryan Groat (principal) - $15,622.44
• Terry Harcleroad (admin, technology) - $4,130.70
• John Howe (superintendent) - $2,812.50
• Derek Reardon (assoc. principal) - $3,799.40
• Steven Spicer (principal) - $4,961.88
• Maria Suttmeier - $4,807.24