Date: Fri 05-Jul-1996

Publication: Bee

Author: STEVEB

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Superintendent-Reed-contract

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GENNEWS

Superintendent's

Contract Renewed

Superintendent of Schools John R. Reed will lead Newtown schools for at least

three more years.

Following a lengthy review by the school board, members voted Tuesday night to

renew his contract through the end of the 20th Century and rewardedhim with a

three percent raise.

"I consider to be very pleased and consider myself a very fortunate person to

be able to lead this town's schools," he said. "I look forward to the next

three years."

Dr Reed's salary will be increased from $99,000 to $102,000.