Administrative Bloat and Excessive Spending Since 2008, the number of employees at Columbus Academy has increased 36%. Employees per student have increased by by 28%. Management expenses have increased 43%. Management expenses per student have increased 34%. Program expenses have increased 68%. Program expenses per student have increased 58%. Fundraising expenses have increased 78%. Fundraising expenses per student have increased 68%. Overall, expenses per student have increased 54% since 2008. This cost is 144% higher than New Albany Public Schools. In 2019, the Head of School was paid $442,294.