Why not? Is one teacher better than the other? A teacher has always been in a profession where they love to teach and not so much for the money. If the money is all they are interested in then they do the students a disservice. As for as the coaches, it should be merit pay, as in private business. I doubt the High Island would reach the 80,000 level. If he gets that good, though, he'll be gone to other schools. Coaches want to coach. I'm sure the Katy HC would still be there at 80,000. If they don't like it, they can go into private business and make all they want. But, again, priorities!
Let me put it this way: The State gives money to school districts. Which you and I help subsidize these massive salaries all over they State. Now, what would happen if the State would cut off funding? Massive local tax increases to keep this funding alive. Would the local citizens now put up with paying HC's this amount of money knowing that the purpose of school is an education? I don't think the citizens would be happy at all. What say you?