IOWA CITY, IOWA (AP) -- An Iowa legislator says he is in favor of a plan the Iowa Board of Regents may consider allowing the payment of bonuses to three state university presidents.
Democratic state Sen. Bob Dvorsky of Coralville says now is the time to support higher education leaders.
Republican Rep. Jeff Kaufmann of Wilton said Monday performance bonuses should not remain an option for University of Iowa President Sally Mason, Iowa State University President Gregory Geoffroy and University of Northern Iowa President Ben Allen during a tough budget year.
The presidents are eligible for a total of $155,000 in potential bonuses if they meet performance goals by the end of fiscal 2010.
Dvorsky said Tuesday he supports the intent of the bonus incentive plan. But he says the regents are laying off people bonuses would not be appropriate.
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