Silver Falls board approves three‑year contract for Superintendent Kim Kellison

The Silver Falls School District Board approved a three‑year contract for Superintendent Kim Kellison Monday night, following a negotiation process that used Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) compensation comparisons.

Board members Phil Wiesner and Derek Foxworth said they worked with OSBA and the superintendent’s representative to ensure the total compensation package aligned with comparable districts and local market benchmarks. Derek Foxworth summarized the process: the board “looked at comparables to make sure that we are providing a competitive wage against other districts,” and also reviewed the superintendent’s on‑the‑job performance during the interim period.

Board member Jennifer (last name not specified in the transcript) asked that the compensation comparables prepared by OSBA be published in board materials for transparency; board leadership agreed to provide those comparative numbers in the board packet. Several board members and the superintendent expressed mutual interest in a sustained working relationship. The motion to approve the contract passed by unanimous voice vote.

Ending: Board members said they value continuity and wanted the superintendent’s compensation to be competitive with districts of similar size and complexity; the approved contract is a three‑year agreement.