Fargo School Board to Negotiate Superintendent's Contract

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The Fargo School Board is set to consider renegotiating the contract of Superintendent Dr. Cory Steiner. Steiner has expressed a desire to freeze his salary for the 2026-27 school year due to the district's budgetary constraints, and board members are interested in potentially extending his contract for a third year.

Why it matters

The superintendent's contract is a key issue for the Fargo School District, as it impacts the leadership and financial management of the public school system. Negotiations around the superintendent's salary and contract length reflect the district's efforts to balance its budget while retaining experienced leadership.

The details

The discussion follows a Governance Committee conversation. The board will consider putting together a three-person committee to review the process, with board members Jason Nelson, Greg Clark and Katie Christensen Mineer serving on it. The three will meet with Steiner, review his contract and propose a new contract by no later than the board's May 12 meeting.

• The Fargo School Board is set to consider the contract negotiation.
• Steiner has expressed a desire to freeze his salary for the 2026-27 school year.
• The three-person committee will propose a new contract by the board's May 12 meeting.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The three-person committee will meet with Steiner, review his contract, and propose a new contract by no later than the Fargo School Board's May 12 meeting.