It appears the Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) School Board has made a decision on a new superintendent, has set a public hearing on the contract but will not announce the name until February 28.
HSE Schools announced Monday morning a public hearing will be held Wednesday, February 21, 6pm, on the provisions contained in the new superintendent’s contract. The base annual salary of $215,270 is an indication this superintendent candidate has prior experience. There is also a benefits package in the pact. You can read the entire contract at this link.
After the February 21 public hearing, the board will convene on February 28 to announce the new HSE Schools Superintendent.
Dr. Yvonne Stokes submitted her resignation as HSE School Superintendent September 13 last year with a severance package. Dr. Stokes’ base salary at the time was roughly $180,000 a year.
Dr. Matt Kegley has been Acting Superintendent since Yvonne Stokes’ resignation.
The board hired an outside consulting firm to assist in the search for a new superintendent.
I believe the new superintendent also receives a $1000/mo vehicle allowance to be added to the base salary. I am not sure if Dr. Stokes had that same allowance. With the allowance, the new superintendent will be making $227,270, plus 6 weeks off for vacation, personal days, and sick days. Not a bad deal for that individual.
This contract also represents an over 25% increase in salary for the new superintendent vs the last superintendent. With that pay increase in mind, I predict the candidate is not a woman and not a minority. This school board once again is showing their incompetence in fiscal matters.