Board unanimously approves superintendent performance pay for 2024-25

Dr. Davidson, Superintendent of the Litchfield Elementary School District, requested board approval of performance pay for his contract for the 2024-25 year following an executive-session evaluation of his goals.

Dr. Davidson said there was no formal presentation but expressed appreciation for the board's review and feedback in executive session and invited questions. Board members responded with brief comments of appreciation for his work and support for continuing district progress. Mr. Owens said the board had a "very thorough discussion" the previous day and described Dr. Davidson's performance as "fair" to "more than fair." Board members expressed gratitude and confidence.

The motion to approve the superintendent's performance pay for 2024-25 was made by Mr. Owens and seconded by Ms. Wallace. The board recorded vocal "Yay" votes from each trustee present; the chair declared the motion passed.

Nut graf: After a closed-session review of goals and performance, the governing board formally approved the superintendent's performance pay for the 2024-25 contract year by unanimous recorded voice vote.

Details and context

- Dr. Davidson referenced the executive-session conversation on goals and evaluation and asked the board to consider a motion to approve performance pay for his contract. - Trustees who spoke (Mr. Mikes, Mr. Owens, Ms. Moran, Ms. Wallace) voiced support; specific award amounts were not disclosed in the public discussion. - Motion: "I move to approve the superintendent performance pay for 2024-25." Mover: Mr. Owens. Second: Ms. Wallace. - Vote: All five board members present voted yes in the recorded voice vote; the motion passed.

Ending: The board moved on to other business after the vote; no conditions, amendments or dollar figures were disclosed in the public record during this item.