Superintendent's Successor Contract Approved Through 2031

What happened

The Committee approved a successor employment contract for Superintendent Dr. Marisa Mendonsa running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031, with salaries of $275,000 (year 1), $280,500 (year 2), $286,110 (year 3), a new $20,000 retention bonus eligible in 2029, and removal of a prior housing reimbursement clause. The Committee also approved an addendum to her current contract changing its end date to June 30, 2026 with a 2% raise.

Why it matters to families

This is a major, multi-year commitment of district leadership and compensation, directly determining who leads the district through 2031 and the associated budget impact.

The evidence

"VOTED: ...to approve the successor contract of employment for Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marisa Mendonsa... The contract will run from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031 and will include a salary of $275,000. for year 1..."

The source