Albany board elects new chair and vice chair, appoints Dave J. Reese and extends superintendent contract

The Greater Albany Public School District board selected new leadership for the coming year, appointed a replacement board member and approved a one‑year extension to the superintendent’s contract during Wednesday’s meeting.

The board voted to elect the outgoing vice chair as chair effective July 1 and elected Sean (last name not specified in that portion of the transcript) as vice chair after nominations and brief discussion. The board then presented the results of a candidate-review process conducted after Ryan Mattingly’s resignation and nominated two finalists; following discussion, the board moved and voted to appoint David J. Reese to fill Mattingly’s seat. The motion to appoint Reese passed 3 to 1; the effective date cited was August 17.

Separately, the board reviewed a superintendent evaluation compiled by the chair and another board member that used a 1–6 rubric (6 exemplary) across goals including instructional framework (CEL), long‑range facility planning, and communications. The evaluation was accepted by motion. The board then approved a one‑year extension of the superintendent’s contract through June 30, 2029. The extension included updated PERS language to align with current district practice and an updated TSA (tax‑sheltered annuity) amount in lieu of an annual 4% salary increase; the motion carried by voice vote.

Board members said they will revisit superintendent compensation policy language in a future meeting (September). The appointment vote and leadership elections were formal board actions recorded in the meeting minutes.