Natomas Charter Board Approves Three-Year Employment Agreement for Executive Director Joe Wood
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Summary
The Natomas Charter District board approved a new employment agreement extending Dr. Joe Wood—s term as executive director/superintendent from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028, with an annual salary of $219,000 and standard benefits; the board voted unanimously.
The Natomas Charter District Board of Directors approved a new employment agreement for Dr. Joe Wood, extending his term as executive director/superintendent from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
The contract sets an annual base salary of $219,000 with automatic 3% step increases each year, participation in CalSTRS, the district—s 403(b) match program, and a contribution to a 457 retirement plan at the maximum allowable annual IRS contribution. The agreement specifies a 220-work‑day work year and states the contract does not include paid vacation; other benefits remain the same as those provided to other employees.
Board members said the contract reflects a regionwide compensation study the board reviewed in January 2025. The board moved and seconded the motion to approve the 2025—6 agreement and recorded roll-call votes in open session. Board member Arsenio Mataka was among those recorded as voting yes; other board members were called individually and recorded as voting in favor.
No dissenting votes were recorded in the minutes excerpt. The board noted, as required by Government Code section 54953, that a verbal summary of the employment agreement was provided before action.
The approval makes the agreement effective July 1, 2025; the board did not announce additional implementation steps or changes to reporting requirements during the same public item.
