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Superintendent's contract extended one year and given 2% raise

Lafayette School District · Jun 10, 2026

Admin hiring

What happened

The Governing Board approved a one-year extension of Superintendent Brent Stephens' employment contract (adding July 1, 2028 through June 30, 2029) and approved a 2% salary increase effective July 1, 2025.

Why it matters to families

Extending and raising compensation for the district's top administrator is a consequential leadership and budget decision that affects district governance continuity and expenditures.

The evidence

Minutes item 5.10: 'The Governing Board approved the one-year extension of the Superintendent's contract... Motion Carries 3-0.' Item 5.11: 'The Governing Board approved the 2% salary increase for the Superintendent Effective July 1, 2025... Motion Carries 3-0.'

The source

Regular Meeting of the Governing Board - Jun 10 2026 — approved minutes

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