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East Lyme board approves Superintendent Jeff Newton's 2026–27 contract after executive session
Summary
After a closed executive session review of performance and contract terms, the board approved Superintendent Jeff Newton's 2026–27 contract including a 3% salary increase, a $2,000 tax‑sheltered annuity increase, a $1,000 longevity bonus and an additional contract year.
The East Lyme Board of Education met in executive session June 15 to discuss the proposed employment contract and performance review for Superintendent Jeff Newton. After the closed-door review, the board returned to open session and approved the contract by motion.
Board members said Newton led important district initiatives during the year, including expansion of Pathways programming and district work on artificial intelligence and planning. In open remarks after the session, board members praised Newton's leadership and community engagement.
The contract approved by the board provides a 3% salary increase, an additional $2,000 in a tax-sheltered annuity, a $1,000 longevity bonus and adds one year to the contract term. The motion to approve the proposed contract was made and seconded, and the board recorded the motion as passed.
Board members asked that contract benchmarking be monitored against area superintendents; administrators said they had reviewed local comparables when drafting terms. The board did not disclose detailed dollar figures beyond the announced increases in the public meeting remarks.
