The Clarke County Board of Education gave Superintendent Robbie Hooker a vote of confidence last month, extending his contract for nearly three years.
Hooker’s original contract, signed in October 2022, expired in 2025. His new contract—approved Jan. 11 and retroactive to Oct.10—runs until October 2026.
Hooker received a small raise, from $225,000 to $234,000 a year, and the Clarke County School District’s contribution to his retirement fund doubled from $750 a month to $1,500. His contract, obtained by Flagpole through an open records request, also includes an $800 monthly car allowance. In addition, he is entitled to 17 vacation days beyond what a typical CCSD employee with 12 months of experience receives, and the district pays for 100% of his health care coverage and his membership in various professional organizations.
If Hooker is fired without cause, he is owed his salary for the remainder of the contract. If he leaves his job, he must pay CCSD $5,000.
Hooker’s pay is comparable to previous superintendents. His predecessor, Xernona Thomas, earned $240,000 in 2022, the year she retired. Demond Means made $209,000 when he was hired in 2017.
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