The Asheville City Schools Board of Education approved an amendment to Superintendent Maggie’s employment contract following confidential consideration in closed session. Board members said the amendment extends her contract and does not change her overall compensation package.

"In closed session last week as a confidential personnel matter, this board discussed an amendment to Maggie's employment contract. With this amendment, we are extending her contract and there are no changes to her overall compensation package," the board chair stated during public proceedings. A motion to approve the amendment was made, seconded, and carried; one board member voiced opposition during the vote.

Why it matters: contract amendments for superintendents set leadership continuity and can be politically sensitive. The board discussed the item in closed session because it involved personnel matters that are frequently treated as confidential under state law. The transcript notes the item was discussed in closed session and the public action at the meeting was to approve the amendment as described by the chair.

Public process and transparency: the board announced that the contract amendment had been discussed in closed session and read a public motion to approve. The record indicates at least one member opposed the motion on the public vote.

Next steps: the amendment is reflected in the board’s public minutes; the board thanked the superintendent for her leadership and noted ongoing district priorities.