Wawasee School Board To Have Public Meeting On Proposed Superintendent Contract

SYRACUSE - On May 26 at 5 p.m., the Wawasee Community Schools Board of School Trustees will meet at 801 S. Sycamore St., Syracuse, to discuss and hear from the public support for and objections to the proposed superintendent’s contract, which will be effective from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029.
Initially Proposed Contract Details
The annual base salary is $145,000; annual teacher retirement fund contribution is 3% of includable salary compensation; annual 403(b) Plan matching contribution up to 5% of annual base salary; annual group health, vision and dental insurance premium contribution* is premium contribution* is $420; annual term life premium insurance contribution is ($150,000 Death Benefit)* $96.
* Indicates that Wawasee Community Schools’ contribution may be adjusted if the insurance carrier increases the premiums for the same level of coverage.
The proposed contract is for a term of three years. The proposed contract can be canceled by the school board for reasons set out in Indiana statute. By mutual agreement, the superintendent and Wawasee Community Schools can cancel the proposed contract at any time.
Work days are 260-day contract. The superintendent receives 20 vacation days and the same number of sick and personal days as teachers receive.
The superintendent will receive an annual salary increase in the same percentage amount as teachers if the superintendent achieves a rating of “Effective” or “Highly Effective.”
The school board shall annually review the superintendent’s performance.
Any questions can be directed to: Dr. Diane Woodworth, interim superintendent, Wawasee Community Schools, dwoodworth@wawasee.k12.in.us