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Dekalb County taxpayers will continue to pay school superintendent Crawford Lewis' salary and legal bills despite his decision to step aside temporarily as an active investigation into school construction projects is underway. Under the terms of his contract, board Chairman told the Atlanta Journal Constitution, that the district will pay his legal expenses unless he is arrested or indicted. In the event that happens, the board may seek reimbursement of those expenses.
Lewis isn't the only one afforded such treatment. Most public officials, including teachers, fire fighters and police officers, who are placed on administrative leave during an investigation are usually compensated. Their pay cannot be taken away unless they are proven guilty.
The board voted to give all Lewis' duties to Ramona Tyson, who makes $165,035. Lewis' salary was recently raised to $255,000 and his contract extended to January 2013.
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