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Board approves contract for Dr. April Norris as director of schools
Summary
At a special-called meeting, the board voted to accept a contract with Dr. April Norris to serve as director of schools after brief discussion about responsibilities and a public commenter who called the salary fair.
The board voted to accept a contract with Dr. April Norris to serve as director of schools at a special-called meeting that the chair said had been posted at 8:15 a.m. on April 15.
The motion to approve the contract was moved by Gigi Robinson and seconded by Teresa Lawson; after brief discussion the chair called for those in favor to raise their hands and closed the vote, after which the meeting adjourned.
Why it matters: The board’s action completes contract negotiations the chair said had taken place between the board’s attorney, Scott Bennett, and Dr. Norris’s attorney. Board members framed the contract as recognizing the broad responsibilities of the director of schools, including oversight of the district’s employees and students.
Public comment and discussion: A public commenter identified as Neil spoke briefly in support of the salary. “I wanna say the salary is fair and good. I think you did a good job on the contract and reviewed it, and, I’m looking for a good success in the year to come,” Neil said.
Board members also spoke in support on the record. Andy Witt said the contract was reasonable given the responsibilities involved, arguing that comparable private-sector managers often earn more. “I think it’s a very fair contract,” Witt said.
Contract terms and obligations: On the record, a board member noted the contract requires participation in outside activities, including TSBA and similar commitments, as part of the role’s expectations. The chair summarized that attorneys for both sides had negotiated terms until both parties were ready to move forward.
Vote and next steps: The chair called the vote and noted an apparent dissent from Miss Stidham before closing the tally; the motion to accept Dr. Norris’s contract carried. The board took no further action on this item and adjourned the meeting.
Details not specified on the record: the transcript contains no dollar amounts for the salary, no full vote tally by name, and no effective start date for the contract; those items were not specified during the meeting and are listed as such in the board record.
