East Hampton school board extends superintendent’s contract, ratifies teachers’ four-year deal

The East Hampton School Board voted to extend Superintendent Adam Fine’s contract by one year, moving the term to June 2031 and approving a 2.75% salary increase, the broadcast reported.

School Board President JP Foster praised Fine’s steady leadership and collaborative approach. "His steady leadership and dedication to our district and collaborative approach has positioned us for continued success," Foster said in the segment.

The board also approved a new four-year contract with the teachers’ union covering 2027 through 2031. Under the agreement, teachers will receive annual raises of up to 3% and will pay a greater share of their healthcare premiums, according to the broadcast. The report cited a public transparency database that listed Fine’s previously reported salary as “just over $34,000”; the program did not provide additional context for that figure in the segment.

Board members described the personnel and labor actions as part of the district’s routine contract cycle. The broadcast did not include statements from the teachers’ union leadership or additional fiscal analysis of the budgetary impact.