SJSD Superintendent
The St. Joseph School District Board of Education has officially hired Dr Robert Newhart as the district’s Superintendent.
Newhart started his first official day with the district as interim July 6.
The St. Joseph School District Board of Education voted in executive session on Monday, November 16, 2015, to extend a two-year contract to interim superintendent Dr. Robert Newhart. The board also voted to delete the “interim” title as well, effective immediately. The vote was 6-1; Brad Haggard, Martin Rucker, Dennis Snethen, Eric Bruder, Kappy Hodges and Chris Danford voted yes; Lori Prussman voted no.
“Dr. Newhart has proven he can make tough decisions and has tackled extremely difficult projects since July,” stated board president Brad Haggard. “He continues to work through the 22- point board priority checklist, streamline the district finances, align the business office and human resources office with updated policies and procedures, all while getting to know our students and staff. It hasn’t been easy and we recognize our district needs his strong leadership at this critical time,” said Haggard.
Dr. Newhart’s current salary of $174,500 will remain the same through June 30, 2017. For the 2017-18 school year, the superintendent’s salary will be no less than $174,500 and no more than $181,480. The salary will be determined by the board based upon its evaluation of the
superintendent’s performance, which will be held no later than February 1, 2017.