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Board extends superintendent Tracy Gritz's contract through June 30, 2030

McDowell County Board of Education · August 10, 2026
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Summary

The board voted unanimously to approve personnel items discussed in closed session and to extend Superintendent Dr. Tracy Gritz's contract retroactive to July 1, 2026, with a maximum statutory term through June 30, 2030.

Following closed-session personnel considerations, the board approved all discussed certified and noncertified positions and moved to extend Superintendent Dr. Tracy Gritz’s contract. A motion placed on the record asked that the board enter into an extension for Dr. Tracy Gritz —ffective retroactive to July 1, 2026, and "extending the maximum statutory term to 06/30/2030." The motion carried by unanimous raised-hand vote.

Members in support praised Gritz's leadership and the district's progress; the transcript records positive remarks about construction projects, graduation rates and the superintendent's leadership as background to the motion. The motion and vote were recorded without dissent.