Northeast News
March 30, 2016

KANSAS CITY, Missouri — The Kansas City Public Schools District has agreed to contract terms with its new Superintendent.

According to a press release, the Board of Directors of Kansas City Public Schools and Dr. Mark T. Bedell have agreed on a Superintendent of Schools contract. Details of the contract include:

• A three year agreement

• Base annual salary of $225,000

• 403(b) contribution

• District issued automobile

• Health and Dental Insurance

• Future retention bonus at the conclusion of the three year contract

• Relocation expenses

The Board said they are thrilled to welcome Bedell to the KCPS team.

“I want to highlight the fact that this successful search reflects the hard work on the part of every School Board member, and particularly the members of the Board’s Superintendent Search committee; Ms. Pattie Mansur, Ms. Melissa Robinson, and Mr. Airick West,” Board Chair Jon Hile said. “I want to thank them for devoting their time, talent and energy to this important process.”

Hile continued by thanking the entire KCPS community.

“As we began the process, we created a plan that asked our community to engage with us,” Hile said. “They answered our call by participating in focus groups, feedback sessions, and community interviews.”

Bedell was one of two finalists selected from a search process that yielded more than 70 applications. He currently serves as Assistant Superintendent for High Schools at Baltimore County Public Schools in Towson, Md. The next KCPS Superintendent holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, a Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from Tennessee State University, and a Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. Before joining the Baltimore County Public Schools four years ago, Bedell worked for Houston Independent School District for 12 years as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and as a school improvement officer.

“I also want to express the board’s gratitude to Dr. Bedell for his manner of professionalism and cooperation throughout the selection process as well as the contract negotiations,” Hile said. “Dr. Bedell is an innovative, devoted and inspiring leader; our students, parents, staff and partners will benefit greatly from his unique talents.”