Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 6/26/2024 - 6:00 PM
Category: Public Employee Appointment
Type: Action
Subject: 11.7 Review and Potential Approval of a Three Year (July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027) Employment Agreement for the Superintendent
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Goal 3:
Parents, family, and community will be informed, engaged and empowered as partners with Mt. Diablo Unified to support student learning and achievement.
Policy:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
20240626 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT.pdf
Summary: The Board completed the evaluation of the Superintendent with a satisfactory evaluation for the 2023-24 school year. The Board wishes to enter into a new three year employment term and increase his compensation in proportion to the salary increases negotiated with District employees (though only providing for 7% increase, not 9% which other employees received). The Employment Agreement is hereby presented for Board approval. The proposed amendment increases the Superintendent's salary by $21,350 and issues supplemental benefits. No retroactive payments, off-schedule payments, or one-time increasesare incorporated.

Summary of key amended terms: 1) term is from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027; 2) base salary will be $326,350; 3) the District shall contribute $24,290 annually to a the Tax Deferred Compensation Plan; and 4) in the event of termination by the District without cause, health benefits shall be up to one year. However, upon termination, the Superintendent shall be obligated to actively seek comparable employment or retire and any salary or benefits due shall be reduced by the compensation the Superintendent obtains from alternate employment or from retirement.
Funding: General Funds
Fiscal Impact Salary $326,350 plus tax deferred compensation and benefits. No retroactive payments are incorporated.
Recommendation: That the Board review and potentially approve proposed Employment Agreement for the Superintendent from July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027 as presented.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Susanne Starecki Kim - General Counsel
Signed By:
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Cherise Khaund Moved, Member Debra Mason seconded to approve the Original motion 'That the Board review and potentially approve proposed Employment Agreement for the Superintendent from July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027 as presented.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Linda Mayo     Yes
Debra Mason     Yes
Cherise Khaund     Yes
Keisha Nzewi     Yes
Erin McFerrin     Yes