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After closed session, Board approves administrative increases and non-union raises
Summary
Following a closed session on April 15, 2026, the Board approved administrative salary increases for Independence Junior High Principal Dr. Kevin Kirk and Director of Buildings and Grounds Bryan Neubacher, a blanket percentage increase for non-union employees, a one-time stipend for Executive Assistant Laura Kriha, and renewals and increases for non-union certified employees.
After reconvening from closed session, the Board approved a series of personnel actions by roll-call vote. The actions recorded in the minutes include administrative salary increases for Independence Junior High Principal Dr. Kevin Kirk and for Director of Buildings and Grounds Bryan Neubacher; authorization of a blanket percentage increase for non-union employees; approval of a one-time stipend for Laura Kriha, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent; and renewals and increases for non-union certified employees as listed.
All recorded votes on these items indicate unanimous approval by the board members present. The minutes list aye votes by Mrs. Lachowicz, Dr. Powell, Dr. Facko, Mrs. Brienzo and Mr. Volk. The minutes do not provide percentages, effective dates beyond the meeting, or dollar amounts for the increases or stipend; they record only that the motions passed by roll-call vote.
