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Board appoints David Russell to vacated seat; rates superintendent 'exemplary' and approves 3% raise
Summary
The board appointed David Russell to fill the vacancy created by Noah Gibson’s resignation and, in a separate action, accepted the superintendent’s annual evaluation with an overall rating of 'exemplary,' approved a 3% salary increase and directed an amendment to an annuity benefit.
The Fort Thomas Independent Board of Education appointed David Russell to the open board seat left by the recent resignation of Noah Gibson and accepted the superintendent’s annual evaluation with an overall rating of “exemplary,” approving a 3% salary increase and an amendment to the superintendent’s annuity percentage.
Nut graf: Board members said the district received multiple qualified applications for the vacancy, interviewed three finalists and selected Russell to serve until the next election; the board also reported unanimous praise for Superintendent Robinson’s leadership and recommended compensation adjustments.
Board members described the superintendent evaluation process as covering seven leadership domains — strategic, instructional, cultural, managerial, collaborative, and influential leadership — and said Robinson’s overall rating was exemplary. Multiple board members praised Robinson’s vision, team building and increased engagement with state and local stakeholders. The board voted to accept the evaluation and to approve a 3% salary increase and an amendment to the superintendent’s annuity benefit; the motion carried by voice vote.
On the appointment, the board said it received and reviewed several applications and interviewed three candidates before selecting David Russell. The board approved a motion to appoint Russell to serve in the seat previously held by Noah Gibson; the motion carried by voice vote.
Ending: The board welcomed David Russell and directed staff to complete the appointment paperwork. The board chair and members thanked Superintendent Robinson and district staff for their work during the year.
