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Board approves superintendent pay increase amid budget concerns
Summary
The Oley Valley School District board approved an increase to the superintendent's 2026–27 salary after a heated discussion about budget priorities and transparency; the motion passed on a 7–2 roll-call vote.
The Oley Valley School District board on Aug. 18 approved an increase to Superintendent Mr. Weston’s salary effective July 1, 2026, after members debated fiscal responsibility and market competitiveness.
Board member Mr. Klein said he would vote against the motion, citing district finances and prior budget cuts: "I'm going to be voting no on this motion tonight... primarily based on what I believe is our fiscal responsibility as a board." Supporters said the adjustment was intended to align the superintendent’s pay with comparable districts and to retain leadership. One proponent said the board found the district underpaid the position relative to nearby districts and framed the change as a retention and market-competitiveness move.
The vote followed extended public comment and board discussion about transparency, contract terms, and whether funds would be better directed to classroom needs. After roll-call the motion to approve the salary increase passed with seven members in favor and two opposed. The board recorded the vote publicly; board materials posted with the meeting should be consulted for the motion text and exact contract figures.
