New Albany Floyd County Schools to host public hearing on proposed contract for next superintendent

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The New Albany Floyd County Schools' Board of Trustees is seeking public input on a proposed contract for the district's next superintendent.

It's still unclear who the next superintendent will be, but a school board member told WDRB News that the district had narrowed down the search to one candidate, who requested to remain confidential.

Tuesday, the district released a notice for a public meeting scheduled for June 5 about a contract proposal for the district's next leader.

Along with their salary, the meeting will also discuss the superintendent's benefits, time off and other perks.

According to a summary of the proposed contract's terms, it would run from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. The staring salary for the 2023-24 contract year would be $192,000, and rise to $200,000 for the 2024-25 contract year. For the 2025-26 contract year, the new superintendent's base salary can be increased annually by 3-5% following an annual evaluation.

The candidate is set to be announced at the June 5 hearing. The school board is expected to put the candidate and their contract up for a vote during a meeting on June 12.

NAFCS has been looking for a new superintendent since Brad Snyder's abrupt retirement last July. Bill Briscoe, former assistant superintendent, put off his retirement after 44 years with the school corporation to serve as interim superintendent.

The district extended its search back in February, after concerns were raised over a pool of candidates.

The public will be able to provide input on the proposed contract at the hearing, set for June 5 at 5 p.m. at the NAFCS Education Support Center on Grant Line Road in New Albany, Indiana.

For more information about the public hearing and to read more about the contract terms, click here.

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