On Wednesday, Treasurer Terrah Floyd said she would make public the details of the contract before Thursday’s special meeting.
“We will have the finalized contract before the meeting occurs,” Floyd said in response to a public-records request.
Floyd did not confirm the contract was for an interim superintendent.
Board President Jamie Belanger and Communications Coordinator Scott Marshall did not respond to inquiries about the job to be filled or contract recipient.
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On May 27, the board approved a three-year contract with Interim Superintendent Carrie Hester to serve as assistant superintendent of administrative operations, starting on Aug. 1.
At the meeting and other regular meetings, as well as seven previous special meetings since then, the board has met behind closed doors for the same purpose stated for Thursday’s meeting.
The week before approval of Hester’s new contract, after a letter was sent to staff, the district confirmed Hester would be returning to the assistant superintendent position she held before becoming interim superintendent.
Hester took the superintendent role in August 2019 when Superintendent Dan Schroer was placed on administrative leave, amid allegations of misconduct involving mileage reimbursements, sick days and use of work days. He resigned later that month as part of a financial settlement agreement.
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In January, Hester’s interim superintendent contract was extended through 2020-21, with school board president Jamie Belanger saying at the time that “stability is important” and saying Hester had excelled in the role. Hester said she was honored by the move.
In May, school officials indicated the change was not a reflection of of Hester’s performance.
“We want to ensure that we bring in an individual who is committed to continuing the work that is already underway,” Belanger said on May 22. “Bringing new ideas, while also utilizing the immense talent already on hand in our district, across administration, teachers, and staff is very important. We will look to our next interim superintendent to maintain our culture, support our staff, work with our community, and keep the district’s priorities moving forward.”
On May 23, Hester indicated she asked “to step back,” noting her 45-minute commute to district offices.
“The Superintendent role requires and also deserves to be filled by someone who is either a community member or lives very close by. Additionally, there is much good and necessary work to be done in the Human Resources and Operations areas of Springboro Schools. I want to lead that charge and be devoted to the work,” Hester added in an email.
The public will be able to attend Thursday's 4 p.m. meeting using the internet or phone.
The meeting can also be attended by calling 1-646-876-9923.
The zoom meeting ID: 924 4074 8430.
Password: 168064.
To attend Thursday’s Springboro School Board Meeting:
Visit https://zoom.us/j/92440748430?pwd=cGpSVW0vdHI1QXFnaHlOZlVpMElwdz09
or call +1-646-876-9923
Meeting ID: 924 4074 8430
Password: 168064
For more information, call 937-748-3960.
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