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Board extends Superintendent Chris Houchard’s contract through 2029 and approves 10% raise
Summary
The Gaston County Board of Education extended Superintendent Chris Houchard’s contract to June 30, 2029, and approved a 10% salary increase effective July 1, 2025; the board also approved multi-year renewals and contract extensions for other district administrators.
The Gaston County Board of Education on June 16 voted to extend Superintendent Dr. Chris Houchard’s employment contract through June 30, 2029, and approved a 10% salary increase for Houchard effective July 1, 2025.
The raise and contract extension were presented as motions during the meeting and carried. A board member later praised Houchard’s leadership: "He has a passion for our school system. He…
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