Official: MFalls school district not breaking the bank to hire Dodge
Marble Falls High School head football coach and athletic director Todd Dodge (left) is welcomed to the job by Marble Falls Independent School District Superintendent Rob O'Connor in January 2012. Staff photo
MARBLE FALLS — When the Marble Falls Independent School District landed Todd Dodge as its 19th head football coach and athletic director, officials anted up with the checkbook. Dodge’s $100,000 salary makes him one of the highest paid district employees.
And while Dodge is making almost double the salary of any veteran MFISD teacher and more than any principal during a time when the district is watching every penny, Superintendent Rob O’Connor said his compensation isn’t outside the norm for a 4A head football coach/athletic director.
The superintendent said with Dodge’s coaching resume, which includes four Texas high school state championships at Southlake Carroll and college experience, the $100,000 is well deserved.
PHOTO: Todd Dodge (left) is all smiles after Marble Falls Independent School District Superintendent Rob O’Connor introduces him Jan. 23 to the community as the new athletic director and head football coach. In the background is School Board President Rick Edwards. Staff photo by Jennifer Fierro