1/16/13 - The Huron Valley Schools Board of Education has finalized a contract agreement with its new superintendent. Jim Baker has been serving as interim superintendent since last May when the previous schools chief left for another job. Following a search that was conducted with the Michigan Leadership Institute, the board determined Baker was the best fit for the Huron Valley district and he was formally offered the position in December. Contract negotiations then followed. The deal that was agreed upon is believed to be the first of its kind in the area in that it will be structured differently and be more performance-based. The Milford Times reports Baker will earn an annual base salary of $170,000 but be eligible for as much as a 25% annual bonus thatâs tied to achieving both district and superintendent focus goals. The initial three year contract runs through December of 2015 but The Times reports the board has the option to extend it by one year in December of 2014, and after that it would then become a rolling 24-month contract. End-of-year evaluations for the bonus provisions are scheduled to occur in December but mid-year reviews would also take place. The contract is expected to be reviewed by district attorneys before being finalized. Baker had also served as the districtâs executive director of human resources but with his contract now settled, the district will be posting the vacant HR position, possibly this week. (JM)
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