Jeffco Public Schools confirmed Rob Stein as the district’s interim superintendent on Thursday, with the Board of Education approving a $300,000 contract for the new hire.
Stein, the former head of the Roaring Forks School District, will lead the district when Superintendent Tracy Dorland steps down on July 5.
Jeffco Public Schools will pay Stein a $300,000 annual salary to serve as interim superintendent, which will be paid in monthly installments of $25,000, according to his contract.
Stein will serve as superintendent while the school board searches for Dorland’s permanent replacement.
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His contract runs through June 30, 2027.
Dorland said she’s leaving to take a job with the College Board, which is known for administering the SAT and Advanced Placement exams.
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