Seattle Public Schools' diversity employees are among highest paid in the district

(The Center Square) – Seattle Public Schools is focused on addressing the "legacies of racism in our education system" and has made its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion employees among the highest paid in the district.]

The top administrators for the African American Male Achievement and the Department of Racial Equity Advancement are among the highest paid in the district.

James Bush had his salary increase from $151,480 to $214,714 from 2020-21 to 2021-22, according to salary information provided by the state of Washington. Bush received that 42% pay increase when he was promoted to the chief of Equity, Partnerships and Engagement.