LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Questions have circulated on-line about whether or not Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood has a private driver paid for by JCPS.
Yearwood stated he doesn’t have a dedicated driver however sometimes is pushed to conferences.
“Occasionally if I’m going to a meeting where there are parking issues or something like that, then yes, someone will take me there,” stated Dr. Brian Yearwood, JCPS superintendent.
“But as far as a driver bringing me to work and from work, no, there’s nothing like that.”
Yearwood stated the worker who sometimes drives him works for the district and has assisted a number of superintendents through the years.
“He’s done this for multiple superintendents,” stated Yearwood.
“It was a natural part of being able to navigate Louisville, especially being new to the city, and making sure I can get to meetings in a timely manner.”
District information present the worker’s job title is driver/courier, and the place earns greater than $60,000 yearly.
Yearwood’s contract additionally gives a $750 month-to-month automobile stipend, on prime of his greater than $350,000 yearly wage.
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