Stewartville board unanimously approves Guy Johnson’s three-year superintendent contract
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Summary
The Stewartville Public School District board voted 5-0 to approve a superintendent employment contract for Guy Johnson, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. The meeting also saw routine approval of the agenda and consent items and discussion of onboarding and budget timelines.
The Stewartville Public School District board voted 5-0 to approve an employment contract for Guy Johnson as superintendent, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.
Board members described the hire as the product of a broad search and community input. "It was a unanimous decision, to approve the hire of mister Johnson," said an attending board member during the discussion, and members thanked staff and the Minnesota School Boards Association for their role in the process.
A board member sought the motion to approve the contract; the motion was moved by Mister Geiss and seconded by Mister Lowman, and the board recorded a 5-0 vote in favor.
The meeting record shows the board previously approved the meeting agenda and adopted the consent agenda without any items removed. The agenda was approved on a motion by Mister Hallman, seconded by Mister Geist, and the consent agenda was moved by Miss Kiefer and seconded by Mister Dice; both motions passed 5-0.
Board members and administrators outlined transition plans for the incoming superintendent, including twice-monthly video meetings, orientation to Minnesota statutes and finance differences, opportunities to observe board meetings and regional superintendent gatherings, and a mentor connection through the Southeast Service Co‑op. The board said those steps are intended to accelerate the new superintendent’s orientation to how Stewartville’s district operates.
The board did not specify salary or other contract financials in the public discussion recorded in the transcript. The board adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
Votes at a glance: motion to approve meeting agenda — passed 5-0; motion to adopt consent agenda — passed 5-0; motion to approve Guy Johnson’s superintendent contract — passed 5-0.
