Superintendent of the Van Buren Public Schools Pete Kudlak received all A's during his performance evaluation this year.
During a meeting of the members of the board of education earlier this month, Kudlak was given a “highly effective” rating, the highest possible on the Michigan Association of School Boards evaluation form. The multi-page form rates superintendent's performance in areas including governance and board relations; community relations; staff relations; business and finance and instructional leadership.
There are multiple sub-categories of areas on the form which uses a point system for scoring.
Kudlak also received top marks from the board members during his evaluation last year.
The school officials agreed by unanimous vote to extend Kudlak's employment contract until June 30, 2024 and maintain his current salary of $154,000 for the 2021-2022 year.
The financial audit of the district finances also received the highest possible rating of “unmodified audit” from Taylor & Morgan CPAs and Business Advisors.
The audit shows that the general fund balance increased $397,908 increasing from $8,766,856 to $9,164,764. That balance is about a one-month expenditure reserve for the district.
