New York School Superintendent Works From Arizona

Newsday reports:

Compared to double-dipping school superintendents whose combined salaries and pensions exceed a quarter-million dollars, Bob Feger's compensation is modest.

But there's no beating his work conditions.

As the part-time superintendent of the tiny New Suffolk school district in Southold Town, Feger carries out much of his administrative task from his winter home in Arizona, 2,500 miles away. This he does by phone, fax, mail and e-mail, communicating several times each week with the district's secretary, lead teacher and board president.

"I love it," said Feger, 65, a former Hampton Bays school principal who retired in 1997 and has another home in Greenport. "It really is a good life."

Feger's state pension is $70,513; the district -- which serves 26 students -- provides another $20,000 in salary and benefits.