Osseo board approves multi-year contract for Superintendent Kim Heil with 2% annual increases and longevity incentive

The Independent School District 279 school board unanimously approved Dec. 16 a second amendment to the current superintendent contract and a new contract covering July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.

General counsel Amy Moore outlined contract changes including a one-time recognition payment, aligned vacation and sick-leave language to improve competitiveness with peer districts, 2% salary increases across the three-year contract, and a $5,000 annual longevity incentive payable while the superintendent remains employed. Moore described the amendment as recognition "of the work that Dr. Heil has done throughout these past three years" including work on major capital projects and organizational priorities.

Board discussion emphasized continuity of leadership. Chair Tanya Prince and several board members praised Dr. Kim Heil’s contributions to the Build A Better Future initiative, boundary changes and efforts to strengthen district culture. Director Thomas Brooks formally moved approval with Director Sarah Mitchell seconding; the motion passed 6–0.

What the contract does not include: Moore noted the superintendent’s contract does not contain a separate performance-pay piece. The board recorded the vote and administration will finalize the executed contract per standard human-resources procedures.

The vote followed presentations on district finances and facilities work earlier in the meeting; the formal contract action is now part of the public record for the district.