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Board approves three-year extension of superintendent contract
Summary
The Vernonia SD 47J board voted to extend the superintendent's contract three years, setting the term from 07/01/2025 through 06/30/2028 and scheduling annual salary negotiations beginning 07/01/2026.
The Vernonia SD 47J Board of Directors voted to extend the superintendent's contract for a three-year term running 07/01/2025 through 06/30/2028. The contract language presented to the board states that salary and benefits negotiations for the extension term will occur annually beginning 07/01/2026.
During discussion, the superintendent (presenting the language) said the extension memorialized a decision previously reached and that the draft reflected legal review: "the board has elected to extend the term of this agreement... the new term extension term of the contract is extended for the period of 07/01/2025 through 06/30/2028." Board members confirmed the dates, asked clarifying questions about salary negotiation timing, and then moved and approved the contract extension by voice vote. The action passed with no opposition recorded.
The board's action formalizes a previously agreed extension and clarifies that future salary adjustments for the extension period will be negotiated annually. The board did not specify a dollar amount for salary changes in the public motion; the contract calls for annual review beginning in mid-2026.
