Union Township names Mark Kramer interim School Business Administrator through June 2027 pending county approval

The Union Township Board of Education approved the appointment of Mark Kramer as Interim School Business Administrator in two consecutive actions at the April 27 meeting.

Per the minutes, Kramer was appointed for an initial interim period of May 16–June 30, 2026 at a per diem rate of $750 not to exceed $5,250, with an additional $100 per hour for evening or weekend meetings not to exceed $1,000, contingent upon County approval. The board also approved an appointment reflecting a full interim contract effective July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 at a per diem rate of $750 with a total contract cap (not to exceed $169,500) and an additional $100 per hour for evening or weekend meetings not to exceed $4,000, again upon County approval.

The appointment was presented as part of Other Business items OB1–OB8 and was approved by roll-call vote recorded as Yes: 8, No: 0, Abstain: 1. The motion to approve Other Business items was made by Board President Lou Palma and seconded by John Malone.

Why it matters: The School Business Administrator role oversees district finances and contract administration. Interim appointments and the specified compensation terms affect how business-office responsibilities will be managed in the near term and require county approval per minutes.

What comes next: County approval is required for the appointment to be fully effective; district staff will proceed with required onboarding and any reporting associated with the interim appointment.