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Committee approved a 7% superintendent salary increase
What happened
The School Committee approved a 7% salary increase for Superintendent Stephen Zrike, described as covering three years in which the committee had not conducted the contract's annual compensation discussion.
Why it matters to families
Executive compensation is a major public personnel decision and affects district leadership costs.
The evidence
The September 8 approved minutes explain the contract context and record a 6–0 vote with one member absent.
The source
September 8, 2025 School Committee minutesSee the full record for Salem Public Schools.
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