(KLZA)-- The Pawnee City School Board approved the evaluation of Superintendent Brian Rottinghaus on a 6-0 vote Monday night. The Board then approved a contract for the Superintendent as proposed by the Negotiations Committee on a vote of 5-1 with Board member Hope Koester casting the nay vote.

Under terms of the new contract Rottinghous will be employed for two years, beginning July 1, 2023, and expiring June 30, 2025, with a salary for the 2023 contract year of $131 thousand, plus benefits.

Board members approved the Education Foundation expenses as presented of $1,206 per student attending a trip to Washington D.C. in 2025 as a school history class project.

Rottinghaus presented a plaque to Board member Terry Borcher recognizing him for 16 years of service on the Pawnee City School Board.

Also approved was the use of K-9 Bed Bug Detection of Nebraska, to conduct a bed bug sweep of the school campus. The inspection and treatment for any bed bugs will be $900.