The Board of School Trustees (“Board”) of Northwestern School Corporation (“School”) will hold a public meeting on June 2, 2022, at 7:00 pm EST at 3431 N. 400 W. Kokomo, IN to discuss and hear public comments including objections to and support for the proposed contract between the Board and Ms. Kristen Bilkey, Superintendent.
The proposed contract includes the following details:
• Contract term – July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027, but the Contract shall automatically be extended one (1) school year on July 1, 2026 and then each successive July 1 thereafter unless a party gives the other written notice on or before the preceding December 31 that the party does not agree to the extension.
• Base Annual Salary – $140,954.33. • Evaluation and Salary Increases - The Superintendent is evaluated at least once each school year. If evaluated as highly effective or effective, salary increases of 3% for each year thereafter until July 1, 2027.
• Auto Allowance - $500/month auto allowance. No mileage reimbursement.
• Annuity - $6,000 for 24-25, with $1,000 increase each year thereafter (up to $10,000).
• Work Days, Vacation Days and Sick Leave Days – 260 work days, with 20 annual vacation days and 13 annual sick leave days.
• Paid Holidays - The same paid holidays as are provided to other full year administrators.
• Health insurance – The Corporation will pay to the Superintendent an amount equivalent to the full premium cost of the health plan selected.
• Teachers Retirement Fund (TRF) – The School Corporation pays the Superintendent’s statutorily required TRF contribution, which is currently 3% of the Superintendent’s base salary.
• Conferences – The School Corporation pays all expenses for conferences with prior Board approval. • Professional Organizations – The School Corporation pays the cost of memberships.
• Other - The Superintendent receives all other benefits and one-time stipends provided to other 12 month administrators.
The complete proposed contract of the Superintendent will be available on the Northwestern School Corporation’s website and will be presented at the public hearing
A copy of the proposed contract will be posted at https://www.nwsc.k12.in.us/ The Board anticipates taking final action on the proposed superintendent contract at a public meeting on July 15, 2024 at 7:00 pm EST at 3431 N. 400 W. Kokomo, IN.