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North Lake SD 14 board sets superintendent salary at $128,700 for 2025–26
Summary
At a regularly scheduled meeting the North Lake SD 14 board approved a motion to set the superintendent’s salary for the 2025–26 school year at $128,700 after brief discussion about benchmarking and whether to apply a 3% increase or a flat-dollar adjustment.
The North Lake SD 14 board voted to set the superintendent’s salary for the 2025–26 school year at $128,700 following a discussion about benchmarking and the choice between a percentage raise and a flat-dollar adjustment.
Chair (S2) introduced unfinished business to set the superintendent salary and presented comparative data showing North Lake’s adjusted compensation ranks near the middle of a peer group. “Total compensation, Northlake ranks 7th in total per adjusted compensation and is approximately $2,000 below the average of this group,” the Chair said, citing the district’s benchmarking analysis.
Several trustees debated how to calculate an appropriate increase. One committee member (S1) said, “I personally don't think that 2 or 3% is adequate based on cost and everything else,” arguing that a flat-dollar addition would better match regional comparables. Another trustee (S3) noted prior practices of applying a percent tied to earlier contracts.
Committee member (S3) moved to set the superintendent salary at $128,700 for the 2025–26 school year; Chair (S2) seconded the motion. After brief additional discussion the Chair called for a voice vote and stated, “Motion carries.” The board did not record individual roll-call votes in the transcript.
Board members then addressed routine business and scheduling. The board noted next month’s annual business meeting, the planned swearing-in of new members on the 13th, and the inclusion of executive-session items for January. The meeting was adjourned at 08:59.
Notes: the district and board used benchmarking against similar-sized districts in their presented materials; staff were asked to verify and provide detailed contract and comparison figures for record-keeping.
