Blount County board approves four‑year extension and 2% raise for director of schools

The Blount County Board of Education voted to extend the director of schools’ contract for four years and set a 2% salary increase, matching the raise approved for teachers.

A board member moved the recommendation that the director receive a 2% raise and a four‑year contract extension; the motion was seconded and placed on the floor for discussion. Miss Kim conducted a roll‑call vote in which members recorded their votes as “yes,” and the motion passed. The chair thanked the director for his leadership and the board expressed appreciation.

The board’s chair explained later in the meeting that the new contract was dated March to March because of state law restrictions on new contracts within 45 days of an election; the board plans to realign the director’s contract to the normal school cycle next year.

The motion text on the floor specified the 2% salary increase and a four‑year extension; no amendments to the motion were recorded. The board did not record any dissent during roll call. No additional details about salary base amount or contract language were provided in the meeting minutes.

The board received the motion, completed the roll call, and approved the contract extension and pay increase. The matter requires administrative follow‑up to update contract paperwork and calendar alignment in the coming year.