Derby school board reverses decision, will renew contracts for top administrators
Derby school board members have reversed their decision to not renew the contracts of top leaders of the district.
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Derby school board members have reversed their decision to not renew the contracts of top leaders of the district.
The Derby school board met in a closed session before voting 5-2 to approve contracts for Superintendent Heather Bohaty and two top administrators. The board had previously rejected the contract extensions.
The Derby USD 260 Board of Education Monday night voted against renewing contracts for the district’s Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents.
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