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Pondera County approves renewal of superintendent contract through June 30, 2027
Summary
The Pondera County Commission approved a two-year renewal for the superintendent of schools’ contract, setting monthly pay at $1,463 and asking staff to clarify whether future employeewide increases apply to the contract.
The Pondera County Commission voted to approve a renewal of the contract for the superintendent of schools, Jackie Christiansen, setting monthly pay at $1,463 and extending the agreement through June 30, 2027.
Commissioners said the contract is structured similarly to previous agreements with past superintendents but asked staff to confirm whether the superintendent will receive the same annual pay increases given to other employees. One commissioner said their understanding was Christiansen had declined automatic increases, but the transcript shows the board requested clarification on whether the pay should be retroactive to July 1, 2024 to meet TRS (Teachers’ Retirement System) requirements.
The motion to approve the renewal was made and seconded; the chair called for a voice vote and the motion carried with “Aye” from the board.
Discussion: Commissioners emphasized the contract largely mirrors past agreements. A question remained on record about whether the contract should incorporate employeewide increases or remain at the fixed monthly amount the contract specifies. The board did not record a roll-call vote or list individual votes in the transcript.
The commission did not attach an amendment or additional direction at the time of the vote; staff were expected to clarify the pay-effective date and the application of employee increases after the meeting.
