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Board reappoints Dr. Michael J. Barnes as superintendent; Barnes agreed to a pay cut to free resources for students
Summary
The board approved the employment of Dr. Michael J. Barnes as superintendent; board members said Barnes accepted a pay reduction and the district will redirect savings toward student needs.
The Mayfield Board of Education approved the employment of Dr. Michael J. Barnes as superintendent of Maple City Schools and recorded that Barnes agreed to a reduction in pay as part of the reemployment, a move the board described as intended to preserve leadership and free resources for student programs.
Board comments during the consent section framed the decision as a strategic choice to maintain leadership stability while containing costs. A presenter said the board’s strategic decision was to ensure continued leadership and stability and noted that Barnes “had agreed to take [a] pay cut.” The presenter added the board appreciated Barnes’s willingness and said the savings would be used for student‑focused purposes.
The transcript records a roll‑call approval for the motion to employ Dr. Barnes; the excerpt does not include the contract’s monetary details or the exact length of the pay cut. The board also noted it will hold a special board meeting at 7:30 a.m. Aug. 5 to address time‑sensitive personnel matters, including reemployment of two retiring cosmetology teachers and other late personnel items.
The transcript excerpt does not include language from a formal contract, a dollar amount for the pay reduction, or whether the employment action requires subsequent board steps or external approvals.
