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Public commenter criticizes superintendent pay increase approved earlier, calls for board accountability
Summary
At the March 18 meeting a resident criticized the superintendent’s contract and pay increase approved at the previous board meeting, citing figures for base pay and total compensation and urging the board to explain the rationale to taxpayers.
During the March 18 public comment period, Steve McKenna, a retired teacher and taxpayer, criticized the superintendent’s recently approved contract and pay increase, asking the board to justify the compensation level.
What was said
Steve McKenna told the board that the superintendent’s base salary would increase from $235,000 to $266,610 under a contract beginning July 1, 2025. He said the contract provides fewer base workdays (218)…
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