[LNP | LancasterOnline] Columbia school board OKs superintendent's new contract

When: Columbia school board meeting, Thursday, Aug. 29.

What happened: The school board approved a five-year contract with current Superintendent Ashley Rizzo, effective July 1, 2025.

By the numbers: Under this new contract, Rizzo will earn a salary of $199,000 for the first year, plus a $7,000 stipend if she fulfills the responsibilities of the human resources director. The contract includes potential annual raises based on her workload and performance, Keith Ramsey, business manager, said Friday. Rizzo's current salary is $178,652.

Details: Columbia Borough and Eastern Lancaster County school districts share some personnel positions, including the technology director, business manager and human resources director, Ramsey said Friday; however, the agreement between the districts is up at the end of 2024-25. Donna Prokay, human resources director, will only continue with Columbia if the board renews the contract with ELANCO or if it passes a new one, Ramsey said.

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