Bridgewater‑Raynham approves three‑year contract for Superintendent Ryan Powers
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Summary
The Bridgewater‑Raynham School Committee authorized a three‑year employment contract for Superintendent Ryan Powers, effective July 1, 2026, with a base salary of $215,000 and provisions allowing a two‑year extension decision by Dec. 31, 2028. The committee approved the measure by voice vote.
The Bridgewater‑Raynham Regional School Committee on Wednesday authorized the chair to execute a three‑year employment contract with Superintendent Ryan Powers, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with an option to extend for two additional years pending a committee decision by Dec. 31, 2028.
Conrad LaVrento, chair of the negotiation subcommittee, presented the agreement and highlighted its compensation and other terms, saying the arrangement represents approximately a 7.5% increase and listing the proposed base salary at $215,000 plus a $600 annual increase for car and incidental expenses. "We compared all the DART districts, and of the 11 districts, increasing salary to $215,000 puts us below the average," LaVrento said, arguing the package was "a very fair contract" given the size of the district and responsibilities of the role.
LaVrento moved to authorize the chair to execute the contract; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote (tally not specified in the transcript). After the vote, Powers thanked committee members and pledged continued service to the district: "It's been an honor, a privilege to serve the Bridgewater‑Raynham Regional School District, and I look forward to continuing to do that," he said.
The presentation to the full committee included contract language adjustments related to sick time and the mechanics for deciding whether to exercise the two‑year extension option. The subcommittee materials also referenced comparative salaries in neighboring municipal positions and other districts; LaVrento noted the town manager and police chief salaries as local context while urging that the superintendent’s salary remain competitive.
Committee members voiced support for the contract as a tool to preserve leadership continuity. One member noted the district serves eight schools and more than 5,000 students, making stability a priority. The motion carried without a recorded roll‑call tally in the provided transcript.
What happens next
Chair Rachel King or a designated administrator will execute the contract as authorized, and the committee will be asked to consider any extension before Dec. 31, 2028. The committee and administration said they will share finalized contract documents with the public as required under applicable policies.