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Board unanimously approves superintendent's 2025–28 contract, ties COLA to equity formula
Summary
The Corvallis School District 509J Board unanimously approved a three-year contract for Superintendent Dr. Ryan Noss that includes an equity formula linking cost-of-living increases to the lowest increase offered to any represented employee group.
The Corvallis School District 509J Board of Directors on June 12 voted unanimously to approve Superintendent Dr. Ryan Noss's 2025–2028 employment contract. Director Bernie Wang moved the motion; Directors Chris Hawkins and Judah Largent were recorded as seconds. The contract vote was 7–0.
During discussion board members praised Dr. Noss for his leadership through the pandemic and racial justice work, his advocacy at the state level, and his responsiveness to district needs. Members emphasized accountability and noted that this was the first time the board voted on Dr. Noss's specific contract. Board members also described a contractual provision tying cost-of-living increases to an "equity formula" aligned with the lowest increase offered to any represented employee group, a practice the board characterized as uncommon for superintendents in Oregon.
Board members cited Dr. Noss's role in expanding access to programs such as free meals and summer school and credited his team with success securing grants and improving graduation metrics. The motion passed unanimously with all seven directors recorded as voting yea.
