Hamilton Southeastern Schools Corp. Superintendent Patrick Mapes’ contract was renewed and extended by the HSE Board of Trustees Sept. 10, a move that keeps him in the district’s top administrator role through 2028.

The board voted 5-2 to approve the contract. Board Members Sarah Parks-Reese and Latrica Schooley voted no, explaining that they were concerned about approving an “evergreen” contract — one that automatically renews for each of the three years.

The new contract does not include a raise this year. It calls for an annual base salary of $215,000 with the option of a $20,000 raise each year of the contract period. It also calls for the district to match Mapes’ retirement plan contributions; $1,000 a month for an auto allowance; and $100 a month for a technology allowance on top o

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