Friday, August 09, 2024

Oconee County School Board Gives Superintendent 5.5 Percent Increase In Base Salary Plus Continuation Of Host Of Other Benefits

***Contract Released After Open Records Request***

The Oconee County Board of Education has agreed to pay Superintendent Jason Branch a base salary of $267,039 for the current year, up $13,968, or 5.5 percent, from his salary of $253,071 last year.

In addition to the base salary, the contract the Board approved on Monday night also includes a long list of other benefits, including dues and membership fees, a $1,000 monthly travel allowance, a cell phone, and his employee share of premiums (family plan) for health insurance, for dental insurance, and for vision insurance.