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Board finds superintendent exemplary, extends contract and approves 8% raise

Dorchester District 2 Board of Trustees · July 28, 2026
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Summary

After executive session, trustees voted to give Superintendent Doherty an overall 'exemplary' evaluation, extended his contract through 06/30/2029 and approved an 8% salary increase effective 07/01/2026; trustees publicly commended his leadership.

Following an executive session for the superintendent’s evaluation and student‑enrollment recommendations, the board returned to open session and acted on evaluation outcomes.

Trustee Bates moved that the board find Mister Doherty "receive an overall exemplary evaluation for the 20 25 26 school year," extend his contract one year through June 30, 2029, and provide an additional 8% salary increase effective July 1, 2026. The motion was seconded and trustees voted to approve the evaluation, contract extension and compensation adjustment; the chair announced the motion carried 6 in favor, 1 absent.

Trustees offered public commendations during the vote, noting Doherty’s leadership, accessibility and student-focused approach. Doherty thanked the board and said he looks forward to the coming year.