The Alachua County School Board voted 3–2 on Nov. 19 to approve a second addendum to Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Patton's contract, extending the contract through June 30, 2027 and specifying that the superintendent's base salary will receive the same percentage increase that teachers bargain and receive.

Attorney Delaney summarized the two proposed changes to the addendum: extend the contract's final date to 06/30/2027 and adjust the superintendent's base salary to match bargained teacher increases. The proposal prompted an extended debate among board members about procedure and timing.

Dr. Leonetta McNeely said she objected to approving an extension ahead of a formal superintendent evaluation and told the board she had not understood that an extension vote had already been decided in effect. "We have not voted," she said, and asked the board for a public discussion before making a final decision.

Janine Plavac likewise urged that the board complete an evaluation and said she had concerns about the timing and the proposed pay tie; she asked whether the board could first conduct a performance review and then consider salary changes. "We don't have an evaluation in place," she said.

Supporters of the addendum pointed to operational progress under Dr. Patton. Tina Certain said stabilizing the district and returning the budget to a healthier position justified continuity during a planned superintendent search and onboarding. Dr. Sarah Rockwell cited budget stabilization, a smoother bargaining process and reductions in low-performing schools as evidence of progress and argued a transition without prepared onboarding would risk disruption.

After discussion the board voted, and the chair announced: "The motion passes 3 2." Two members recorded opposition. The extension takes effect immediately as the board implements next steps; members also agreed on a timetable for the superintendent evaluation process (superintendent to provide a self-evaluation by Dec. 8; board members to return evaluations by Dec. 12 for agenda posting by Dec. 16).