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Board chair defers formal evaluation of general counsel; suggests salary adjustment process before contract expiration
Summary
Board leadership reported the general counsel’s contract does not expire until June 2027 and recommended any salary adjustment be handled through negotiated review rather than an immediate formal evaluation; board members discussed submitting anecdotal remarks and ensuring parity if raises are considered across staff.
Board leadership discussed the status of the general counsel contract and whether to conduct a formal evaluation or pursue a salary adjustment.
The chair reported that the general counsel’s contract runs through June 2027 and that a formal evaluation at this time might not fully capture the scope of work because the counsel built a legal office from scratch, handled sensitive matters, and operated with limited resources. The chair recommended consideration of a salary adjustment based on performance and equity rather than an immediate formal evaluation and said she would engage outside counsel to assist with contract negotiation if the board chooses to pursue compensation changes.
Board members asked whether anecdotal remarks could be submitted to document the counsel’s work even if a traditional evaluation is delayed. The chair said the board could collect such remarks and that any formal review would be scheduled and sensitive matters would be handled carefully to avoid revealing privileged information. Several board members praised the counsel’s work and urged the board to ensure parity if compensation adjustments are considered across other staff positions.
What’s next: the chair said she will coordinate with legal counsel and board members about next steps for any contract or salary review and will schedule individual conversations to capture questions and concerns before a formal negotiation process begins.
