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Board approves MOU adjusting superintendent and HR director compensation language after debate; Gustafson votes no

Grand Rapids Public School District Board of Education · March 3, 2026
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Summary

The board approved a memorandum of understanding to align stipend and salary language for the superintendent and human resources director (2025–27 contracts) after debate about precedent and fairness; the measure passed 4–1 with Board Member Tom Gustafson opposed.

The Grand Rapids Public School District board approved a memorandum of understanding for the superintendent and human resources director covering the 2025–27 contracts after a contentious discussion about precedent and negotiating equity.

Board member Tom Gustafson objected, saying the action could set a precedent and limit the board27s flexibility with future…

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