New Superintendent Pays Big | Topeka News

Auburn-Washburn USD 437 just landed a high-powered new superintendent, Kathleen Collier, whose contract could net her up to $270,400 by 2026–2027—putting her in elite company with Topeka’s longtime chief. With a $255,000 base salary, performance bonuses for enrollment growth, cost savings, and academic wins, plus a $450 monthly car allowance, Collier’s package is stacked. Other Shawnee County superintendents are also cashing in: Seaman’s Bradley Willson at $208,500, Shawnee Heights’ Sheila Meggers at $208,403, and Silver Lake’s Mark Farrar, newly hired in July, earning over $143,000 plus relocation and phone perks. These hefty contracts signal a bold shift toward performance-based pay for district leaders. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/981b46b141648788