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Salina Board hires Dr. Cathy Harmon as superintendent on three‑year, $110,000‑a‑year contract
Summary
The Salina Board of Education unanimously voted April 30 to hire Dr. Cathy Harmon as superintendent on a three‑year contract at $110,000 per year, with a condition that Scott Harmon step down as Athletic Director and not hold administrative roles while she serves.
The Salina Board of Education voted unanimously April 30 to hire Dr. Cathy Harmon as the district’s superintendent on a three‑year contract at $110,000 per year. The motion to hire was made by Vice‑President Greg Rice and seconded by Member Jarred Sorum; the board recorded a 5–0 vote in favor.
Board President Leroy Monk presided over the special meeting. The hiring motion included a condition that Scott Harmon step down from his role as Athletic Director and not hold any administrative positions in Salina Public Schools while Dr. Harmon serves as superintendent. The transcript does not specify a contract start date or other employment details beyond the annual salary and three‑year term.
The board had recessed into executive session earlier in the evening to discuss superintendent employment under Okla. Stat. Title 25, § 307(B)(1) and returned to open session at 9:18 p.m., after which the hiring motion was made and approved. No votes were taken during the executive session. The board adjourned the meeting at 9:19 p.m.
Next procedural steps, including the effective date of Dr. Harmon’s contract and any public announcements about transition plans, were not specified in the meeting record.
