Committee approves five‑year contract extension for Superintendent Jason Defalco

The Blackstone‑Millville Regional School Committee approved a five‑year contract extension for Superintendent Jason Defalco on Aug. 5, after completing its annual evaluation process.

The committee recommended a five‑year extension that includes a 2 percent salary increase for the coming year, an increase in non‑reimbursed expenses (technology and travel) to $680 per month, and a one‑time merit payment of $1,600 tied to last year’s evaluation (the committee clarified the merit payment does not change the base salary). A motion to approve those contract items was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote; the chair said a contract will be drafted and offered to Dr. Defalco.

"Thank you — happy to continue doing the work," Dr. Defalco responded after the vote.

The committee recorded no roll‑call vote in the transcript; minutes show the motion was passed by voice. Administration will draft the contract and return it to the committee for signature procedures.