Administrator Tim Culver's contract is renewed

At the August 13, 2007 School Board meeting, board members unanimously voted to approve Tim Culver's contract extention through June 2009. Key excerpts of the contract, which is part of the 8-13-07 School Board package are provided below:

Section 1. Term.
The Board hereby employs the District Administrator and the District Administrator herebyaccepts employment for a term commencing July 1, 2007, and ending on June 30, 2009. This contract shall be subject to a single one (1) year extension to cover the 2009-2010 school year unless eitherthe Board or District Administrator notifies the other in writing on or before January 31, 2008.

Section 3. Compensation.
a. Salary and Deferred Compensation.
In consideration for services rendered, the initial annualized base salary shall be $135,454. In
following years, the DistrictAdministrators base salary shall be increased by at least the average of any salary increaseprovided for district certified employees, if authorized and allowed by law, subject to the termsand conditions set forth below under Salary Increases Based Upon Performance. The salary will be paid monthly ($11,287.83)

4.District Administrator Benefits.
j. The Board will pay required annual dues for one state and one national professional association whose primary missions are to improve education and the professional competence of District Administrator.

k. Flat monthly payment for the use of personal automobile of $325 per month for use in district and in Dane County. Reimbursement will be made for out-of-county travel and other actual expenses per policy DLC and DLC-R. Out-of-county travel reimbursement will be at the IRS allowable rate.

l. In lieu of other expense reimbursement for miscellaneous costs incurred carrying out official duties, District Administrator shall receive $125 per month to defray miscellaneous out-of-pocket expenses.

That totals to $11,737.83 per month or $140,853/year

Data from comparably sized districts 2006-07
AVERAGE $130,400.87