Madison Local board approves temporary pay reduction, freezes superintendent salary through 2028

The Madison Local School District Board of Education voted to amend Superintendent Daniel Ramler’s employment contract, reducing annual compensation by $6,750 for the 255 annual days of service and freezing the superintendent’s salary through July 31, 2028.

Board members introduced the amendment under Ohio Revised Code 3319.02 and the district’s board policy 1220. "The board of education hereby amends the existing superintendent's contract to reduce the annual compensation by 6750 for the 255 annual days of service effective August 1st, 2026 and continuing through July 31st of 2028," the board announced when the item was placed for action.

Several board members praised Ramler’s performance and communication during the period of change. One board member said, "I appreciate your forwardness and ability to work with everybody here," and another added that Ramler had met community calls for transparency.

The motion was moved and seconded and approved by roll call. The amendment takes effect Aug. 1, 2026.

Why it matters: A contract amendment that reduces and freezes the superintendent’s salary changes the district’s short-term personnel costs and signals board-level oversight of executive compensation during a period of operational change. Board members framed the vote as paired with ongoing collaboration on calendar and transportation decisions.

What’s next: The amended compensation level covers the superintendent’s current contract term through July 31, 2028. The board will proceed with other agenda items, including personnel appointments and consent-agenda approvals introduced later in the meeting.