The contract for the superintendent of Alachua County Public Schools is scheduled to be voted on by school board members on Tuesday. Here’s a look at what has happened so far and what Shane Andrew is requesting as superintendent — after the decision to conduct a national search to replace him was reversed.
What did he propose?
A prior iteration of Andrew’s contract, proposed by himself in December 2023, suggested he be paid $225,000 a year from December 2023 to December 2026. Andrew also asked for a 3 or 4% raise each year beginning in July 2024, 20 weeks of severance pay and an $800 monthly allowance for car expenses.
What’s the history here?
Former Superintendent Carlee Simon — Andrew’s predecessor — was paid $175,000 a year and given a $650 monthly car allowance. Andrew’s current contract is similar; it includes a salary of $175,000 and an $800 monthly car allowance.
Andrew has been serving as “interim” superintendent, as when he was brought on in March 2022 the school board was in agreement to conduct a search for a new superintendent in January 2024 while honoring Andrew’s contract through summer 2024. This would have allowed the districtwide rezoning process to be completed under Andrew’s leadership, let him return to his previous role at the district and hire a new superintendent.