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Board extends Superintendent Hepburn’s contract, adds $10,000 to base salary
Summary
The School Board of Broward County voted to extend Superintendent Howard Hepburn’s contract through Feb. 19, 2030 and approved a $10,000 increase to his base salary, after a separate motion to add attorney-fee coverage failed. The board later approved the full amended contract.
The School Board of Broward County voted to extend Superintendent Howard Hepburn’s employment agreement and approve several amendments after a public discussion and roll-call votes.
The board approved an extension of Hepburn’s contract through Feb. 19, 2030, and later approved an amendment to raise his base salary by $10,000. During the debate, board members and community speakers described the superintendent’s first year as marked by improved district performance and strengthened municipal partnerships. Several elected municipal officials and union and nonprofit leaders spoke in support of keeping Hepburn in the post.
The discussion included a motion to increase the superintendent’s base pay, and a separate amendment to provide a one-time attorney-fee payment was considered and failed. After the board approved the $10,000 base increase by roll-call vote, Hepburn told the board he accepted the amendment. The board then unanimously approved the overall contract as amended.
Nut Graf: The board’s action gives the superintendent more time to continue initiatives begun during his first year — including facilities work, a focus on student outcomes and renewed district partnerships — while adding a modest pay increase reflecting board members’ judgment of his performance to date.
Board action and votes: The motion to increase Hepburn’s base salary by $10,000 passed on roll call. A separate motion to allocate up to $5,000 to cover attorney fees for the superintendent failed. The final approval of the amended contract passed unanimously. The superintendent thanked the board and said he was focused on continuing district work.
Context and next steps: Staff said the personnel and compensation changes are effective under the terms negotiated in the amendment and that any operational follow-up or implementation steps will be handled by Human Resources and the Office of the Superintendent. Hepburn and staff said they will continue work on district priorities including budgeting and facility projects.
Ending: The board’s vote delivers contract stability as the district prepares for budget challenges and ongoing capital projects. Hepburn concluded his remarks by thanking the board and urging the district to continue work on core priorities.
