Rockwood Board extends Dr. Kane’s contract, hires Selvidge principal and approves 4.75% pay increase for support staff

The Rockwood Board of Education voted unanimously to extend Dr. Kane’s contract through the 2028–29 school year and approved several personnel items, including the hire of Dr. Rick Regina as Selvidge Middle School principal and a 4.75% pay increase for general support staff.

Board president Bedgette announced the unanimous vote to extend Dr. Kane’s contract and said the extension was “great news for the district,” reflecting strong board support. At the meeting a board member announced the hire of doctor Rick Regina as Selvidge’s principal effective July 1; the presenter noted Regina has served 13 years as assistant principal at Marquette High School and has prior experience teaching and coaching there.

The board approved personnel item 8.04, which set salary ranges as listed in the packet and included a 4.75% increase for general support staff positions. The motion passed by voice vote; the board recorded no opposition at the meeting.

Board members praised Regina’s record and the district’s staffing priorities. "Please join me in congratulating Rick on his new role in the Rockwood School District," a board member said after outlining Regina’s background.

The personnel approvals came during the consent and personnel sections of the agenda; the board also approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes earlier in the session.

What’s next: The hires and compensation changes take effect according to the district’s personnel timeline (the principal hire effective July 1; the salary changes were approved as part of personnel item 8.04). The board did not provide a roll-call vote tally in the public minutes; actions were approved by voice vote and described as unanimous where indicated.