School Board tables discussion of superintendent sharing until Dec. 16

The Clear Lake School Board discussed ending its superintendent sharing agreement with the Mason City School District during its regular meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 11.  Ultimately Board members decided to table a vote on the sharing agreement.

The issue will be on the agenda at the Board’s Dec. 16 meeting.

The 2015-16 school year is the sixth that the two districts have shared a superintendent, as well as other positions.  Earlier this year the Board indicated it was interested in at least planning for a time in which the superintendent position would not be shared.

In March, the Mason City School Board agreed to continue sharing on a 4-3 vote.

The Clear Lake School District, helped by state incentives, has spent just $121,930 for the shared superintendent over five years. Total district savings by sharing a superintendent tops $765,000.

Clear Lake School Board members have expressed their concern that incentives may eventually be reduced and Mason City, which holds 60 percent of the contract, may decide to end the sharing.

The Mason City School Board began discussing its sharing agreements with Clear Lake Monday night.  The Board took no action.