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Germantown board renews Superintendent Jason Manuel’s contract through 2029 after positive evaluation
Summary
The board unanimously approved a contract of employment for Superintendent Jason Manuel covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, after an evaluation that rated him 3.84 out of 4; trustees praised his leadership, continuity and staff development work.
The Germantown Municipal School District Board of Education voted unanimously on June 17 to approve a new contract of employment for Superintendent Jason Manuel that runs from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029.
The superintendent's contract was brought forward as the first action item, in accordance with state law. The chair said the document mirrored the prior agreement except for date changes tied to the new contract period and reflected the compensation adjustments previously granted to staff that take effect July 1.
Evaluation and remarks: The board evaluation instrument produced a 3.84 out of 4 overall rating for Manuel—described by the chair as the high end of "effective"—with multiple section scores rated "highly effective." Board members commended Manuel on communication improvements, budget preparation and development of educators. "The superintendent has been a tremendous champion for the needs of GMSD," the chair said during the report on the evaluation.
Vote: Board Member Curry moved the contract approval; Vice Chair Strain seconded. The roll-call vote was unanimous in favor. The chair asked that trustees pursue professional development training on superintendent-board relations to better understand contract practices.
Next steps: The board will continue collaborative oversight and the administration will proceed under the new contract terms beginning July 1.
Ending: Trustees framed the contract vote as an endorsement of continuity and stability in district leadership.
