Board approves superintendent contract amendment with 4.7% salary increase and added written goals requirement

The board approved an amendment to the superintendent’s contract that extends the term through June 30, 2029, increases the superintendent’s salary by 4.7% for the coming year, raises annual personal leave from 15 to 20 days, and increases the district’s monthly TSA contribution by $250.

The amendment also adds language requiring the parties to meet to establish written goals and objectives each year, to form the basis of the superintendent’s evaluation. Trustees discussed timing for goal‑setting language; the contract as approved specifies goals will be established and reduced to writing on or prior to Sept. 1 of each succeeding year, though trustees expressed interest in moving that date earlier to align with the evaluation cycle.

A motion to approve the amended contract passed unanimously among trustees present. Trustees noted the 4.7% increase is slightly below the district’s average negotiated increase (board referenced a 4.85% average figure) and discussed equity with respect to the wider staff body.

Next steps: the amended contract takes effect July 1 for the new term; trustees and the superintendent will work to set written goals and objectives for the upcoming evaluation cycle.