PROFESSIONAL_SERVICESAPPROVED

Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Employment Contract 2026-05-12

Bend-La Pine Schools Approves Superintendent Contract

$276,672 annual salary for 2026-2027 plus $1,200/month in-state expense stipend, 6% PERS pickup, health insurance contributions including $27,350/year HRA for up to five years, and District contributions of 15%-20% of annual salary to a 403(b) or similar planBend-La Pine Administrative School District 1COOK, STEVENMay 12, 2026

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Description

Bend-La Pine Schools Board entered into a three-year continuing employment contract with Dr. Steven Cook as Superintendent starting July 1, 2026. The contract provides a $276,672 base salary for 2026-27 plus stipends, retirement contributions, health benefits, and automatic annual extensions up to a three-year term. Termination provisions include 12 months of salary and benefits if the Board ends the contract without cause.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Vendor

COOK, STEVEN

Agency

Bend-La Pine Administrative School District 1, OR

Contract Type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Document Date

May 12, 2026

Contract Term

July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029, with automatic one-year extensions each July 1 unless Board gives notice by April 15

Renewal Date

2027-07-01

Renewal Info

Contract is a three-year continuing agreement that automatically extends by one year on July 1 of each contract year unless the Board notifies the Superintendent by April 15 that it will not extend; total term may not exceed three years. Amendments, extensions, or renewals changing the term must be in writing as a new contract or addendum.