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Board approves superintendent employment contract through 2028 after one dissent
Summary
The Salem-Keizer SD 24J board voted to approve Superintendent Castaneda’s employment contract for 2025–2028 after several board members praised her leadership and one director registered opposition. The superintendent pledged continued community donations tied to the contract.
The Salem-Keizer SD 24J Board of Directors voted to approve an employment contract for Superintendent Castaneda covering the 2025–2028 period after a board discussion that produced broad support and one recorded dissent.
Board members praised Castaneda’s leadership during a turbulent period for the district and described the contract as a step toward continuity. The motion to approve the contract was moved and seconded during the May 13 meeting and passed with one director opposed; the board chair announced a single opposing vote.
Board members who spoke in favor highlighted Castaneda’s handling of recent district challenges and her communication with the community. One director said the superintendent had “led our district through some really hard times” and noted the difficulty of attracting…
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