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SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT THIS CONTRACT is made and entered, to be effective as of the 1st day of July 2026, by and between Boulder Valley School District RE-2, State of Colorado (“District'), acting through its Board of Education (“Board”), and Dr. Rob Anderson (“Superintendent"), as approved by the Board at its meeting held on June 16, 2026 and as found in the minutes of that meeting. The District and the Superintendent desire to enter into a written Contract to describe their relationship and to serve as the basis for effective communication between them in the fulfillment of their governance and administration of the educational and operational programs of the District. In consideration of the terms, conditions, and covenants set forth in this Contract, the District and Superintendent agree as follows: 1. EMPLOYMENT. A. Term. The District hereby employs and the Superintendent hereby accepts employment as Superintendent of Schools for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029, subject to the provisions of Section 10.D. of this contract. To the extent required by applicable law, the District will irrevocably pledge reserves of the District in an amount sufficient for the payment of any obligation under Section 10.D. B. Renewal. No later than January 31, 2027 and no later than each January 31 thereafter, the Board shall notify the Superintendent if it intends to extend this Contract for an additional year. If the Board does not notify the Superintendent of its intent to renew this Contract by January 31, 2027 and each subsequent year thereafter, this Contract will be extended for an additional year. 2. LICENSE. Superintendent shall meet the State Board of Education's requirements to obtain and hold an administrator license, pursuant to the provisions of C.R.S. § 22-60.5-306(1)(b), with an endorsement appropriate for a superintendent of schools. Failure to maintain such license in good standing may be considered by the Board as a material breach of this Contract. 3. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUPERINTENDENT. The Superintendent shall perform the usual and necessary duties and tasks of the chief administrative officer of a school district, subject to the direction and control of the Board. Without limiting the generality of the preceding, such duties and tasks shall include the following matters: A. Duties. The Superintendent is the chief executive officer and chief education officer of the District, and as such, the Superintendent shall have charge of the day-to-day administration and management of the District. The Superintendent shall also comply with all directions

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of the Board given in its corporate capacity, whether by consensus or majority vote. As the chief executive officer and chief education officer, the Superintendent shall: direct and assign teachers and other employees of the schools; have administrative authority and responsibility for the assignment, reassignment and evaluation of all personnel in the District; advise the Board on educational matters; develop, implement and maintain a system of school improvement and education accountability; organize, reorganize and arrange the administrative and supervisory staff, including instruction and business affairs, as best serves the District; exercise general oversight over the District, including directing staff, in order to determine problems and needs and implement improvement; assume administrative responsibility and leadership for the planning, selection, implementation, operation, supervision and evaluation of curriculum, professional development, school improvement strategies, programs, services and facilities of the District; recommend to the Board for adoption such policies as he may consider necessary for the efficient and effective operation of the District; develop and implement regulations, rules and procedures deemed necessary for the well ordering of the District; prepare and recommend an annual budget to the Board; and in general shall perform all duties as may be prescribed by the Board, District policy, and state and federal law. Without the written consent of the Superintendent, the Board shall not reassign the Superintendent to any other position in the District nor shall it reassign the duties of the Superintendent to other employees in the District. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing contained in this paragraph is intended to be a waiver, relinquishment, or delegation of the powers and duties granted to the Board by Colorado law, and Superintendent acknowledges and agrees that the Board has complete authority and responsibility for the governance of the District. B. Services. This Contract is intended by the parties to be a full-time contract and the Superintendent shall devote his attention to the functions of Superintendent at all times during the term of this Contract. It is not contemplated that the Superintendent will ordinarily perform services on weekends or legal holidays. However, it is intended that the Superintendent shall remain available on such days to meet the responsibilities of superintendent of schools on such occasions as are necessary. C. Board Meetings. Superintendent shall have the obligation, unless excused by the Board President, to attend all Board meetings. Superintendent shall provide administrative recommendations, as appropriate, on items of business considered at meetings of the Board. The Superintendent shall attend all executive sessions of the Board except when the Board exercises its option to meet in executive session without Superintendent present to discuss matters relating to Superintendent's performance or his employment status with the District. D. Outside Activities. The Superintendent shall devote time, attention, and energy to the business of the District. Participation in activities outside the District’s business, such as speaking, writing, consulting, lecturing or other professional duties and obligations by the Superintendent shall be subject to Board Policy GCS.

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E. Incorporation of Laws. Notwithstanding and not as a modification of any other reference, this Contract is subject to and includes all applicable laws of the federal and state governments and, to the extent consistent with the term, salary, fringe benefits, and termination provisions of this Contract, all duly adopted policies, rules, and regulations of the District that are in effect or become in effect during the term of this Contract. The Board specifically reserves the right to change such policies, rules, and regulations at any time without prior notice; provided, however, such changes shall not affect the term, salary, fringe benefits, or termination provisions of this Contract during its term. 4. RELATIONSHIP TO BOARD. At least annually, the Board and the Superintendent shall meet to review and discuss the process and procedures regarding how they are communicating. In addition, the Board, individually and collectively, shall promptly refer all significant criticisms, complaints, and suggestions regarding the operation of the District called to its attention to the Superintendent for study and recommendation. 5. SALARY. A. Annual Salary. Beginning July 1, 2026, the District shall pay the Superintendent for his services the annual salary of $325,064. In each subsequent year, the District shall pay the Superintendent for his services the prior year’s annual salary increased by the cost of living (or equivalent general percentage increase) plus any experience factor increase awarded to the APT employee group. Salary shall be paid in arrears in equal monthly installments, commencing with the regular pay day for other District employees beginning July 1, 2026. Deductions authorized by law, Board policy, or at the direction of the Superintendent may be made from the monthly installments of salary due to the Superintendent. In addition to this provision, the Superintendent's salary may be increased from time to time, by written addendum to this Contract signed by both parties. B. Tax Sheltered Annuity. For each year of this Contract, the District shall make a contribution to a tax-sheltered annuity plan or plans in the aggregate amount equal to eight percent (8%) of the Superintendent's annual salary. Contributions to the plan or plans shall be made monthly. 6. FRINGE BENEFITS. A. Vacation. Within the Superintendent's work year of 261 work days, he shall be entitled to twenty-five (25) work days of annual vacation, in addition to eleven (11) legal holidays for District employees as established by the Board. Unused vacation may be accumulated up to a maximum of forty (40) days. Once the Superintendent has accumulated 40 days of unused vacation, he will stop accruing vacation until he has used vacation time and reduced the amount of accumulated vacation below 40 days. At the option of the Superintendent, accumulated vacation days may be paid prior to the end of the contract year and, if not sooner paid, will be paid upon termination of employment with the District at the per diem salary rate then in effect. For purposes of this Contract, "per diem salary rate” means the annual salary under Paragraph 5 divided by 261. The entire yearly allowance may be utilized at any time during the year, subject to reimbursement to the District if leave is taken in excess of the proportion finally 3

accrued. Vacation leave is accrued proportionately to the time of service in any given year but the entire yearly allowance may be utilized at any time during the year, subject to reimbursement to the District if leave is taken in excess of the proportion finally accrued. The Superintendent shall provide reasonable advance notice to the Board of his intention to take vacation leave. B. Sick and Personal Leave. The Superintendent shall accrue sick leave at the rate of one (1) day per calendar month and personal leave at the rate of seven (7) days per year during the term of the Contract. Unused sick leave may be accumulated without limit. Up to two (2) unused personal leave days may be accumulated per year and then shall be converted to sick leave days at the end of each contract year. The other five (5) personal days provided annually must be used during the contract year and shall not be accumulated. Upon termination of employment in good standing and other than for cause, accumulated unused sick leave shall be compensated as provided in the District Leadership Team/Professional Technical Terms and Conditions Handbook ("DLT Handbook”), Article II, Paragraph K, as amended and approved by the Board from timeto-time, at the percentage of the Superintendent's per diem salary rate then in effect; provided, however, that sick leave days in excess of twenty (20) may be purchased by the District at any time based upon the per diem rate and percentage then in effect. Sick leave and personal leave are accrued proportionately to the time of service in any given year, but the entire yearly allowance may be utilized at any time during the year, subject to reimbursement to the District if leave is taken in excess of the proportion finally accrued. C. Memberships. The District shall pay the annual dues and fees for the Superintendent to maintain membership in the Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE), the American Association of School Administrators (AASA), Rotary International, and such other Boulder County service clubs, business, or civic groups that Superintendent deems necessary or appropriate to support or enhance his ability to perform his duties under this Contract. The District shall pay the annual dues and fees to maintain membership in other organizations only with the advance approval of the Board. D. Insurance. Superintendent shall be eligible for his choice of health, dental, and vision coverage under the policies carried or sponsored by the District as provided for full-time 12-month administrative employees of the District, and the District shall pay all the costs associated with this coverage for the Superintendent, spouse, and children. The Superintendent shall be reimbursed up to a maximum of $2,000 annually for the cost of a standard term life insurance policy to be procured by the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall be provided long-term disability insurance under the policies carried or sponsored by the District, with such coverage being paid for entirely by the District. E. Service Credit. For each year of service under this Contract, the District shall provide monies sufficient to purchase one year of service credit under Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association's ("PERA") rules and regulations at the time of payment. The Contributions shall be made to a Service Purchase Tax Deferred Plan or plans (the "Plan") established for the benefit of the Superintendent under Sections 403(b), 457(b), and 40l(a) of the Code. The contribution to the Plan shall be due after the Superintendent’s evaluation each year of this Contract (or if no evaluation is completed 4

by June 30 of any year) and within thirty (30) days of receiving the documented calculation of cost from the Superintendent. The Plan shall be established as an employer-paid plan with non-discretionary contributions by the District and the Superintendent shall have no right to receive such contributions in cash. The Plan shall be established under a written plan document that meets the requirements of the Code and such document is hereby incorporated by reference. The funds for the Plan shall be invested in such investment vehicles as are allowable under the Code for the applicable type of plan. Contributions to the Plan shall first be made to the 403(b) plan up to the maximum allowed by the Code, taking into account any employee deferrals made by the Superintendent to any 403(b) plan of the Employer. Contributions in excess of this maximum shall be made to the 457(b) plan up to the maximum allowed by the Code, taking into account any employee deferrals made by the Superintendent to any 457(b) plan of the Employer. Contributions in excess of this maximum shall be made to the 401(a) plan. The Superintendent shall have sole discretion as to where the contributions to the Plan are invested, to the extent such investments comply with applicable State and federal laws. The Plan shall provide that contributions made to the Plan by the District and all earnings generated shall be fully vested in the Superintendent. F. Retirement. The District shall reimburse the Superintendent on a monthly basis for employee-paid PERA contributions on Superintendent’s base salary. G. Automobile Allowance. The District shall pay the Superintendent one thousand dollars ($1000) per month as an automobile allowance to assist the Superintendent with the expenses in operating an automobile to carry out his duties pursuant to this Contract. H. Professional Meetings. The Superintendent may attend appropriate professional meetings at the local, state, and national level, the reasonable expenses of which shall be paid by the District. At least quarterly, the Superintendent will provide the Board a list of all such meetings he attends. I. Technology Support and Expense Reimbursement. The District shall provide the Superintendent with the technology necessary to carry out his duties, including a smartphone, tablet, and laptop, and any monthly charges associated with the use of such technology. The Superintendent shall also be reimbursed for reasonable expenses for meals and incidentals necessarily incurred in carrying out his official duties and in promoting the activities of the District. J. Other Leave. If a death occurs in the Superintendent's immediate family, he shall be granted three (3) working days off with pay for the time lost from work. The definition of "immediate family” as used here shall be interpreted to include spouse, son, son-in-law, daughter, daughter-in-law, father, father-in-law, mother, mother-in-law, sister, sister-inlaw, brother, brother-in-law, grandparents, or grandchildren of the Superintendent or of any relative living in the immediate household of the Superintendent. Any additional days will be charged to sick leave. If the Superintendent is ordered to serve on jury duty, he will be granted time off with pay for court appearances, and shall reimburse the District in the amount of reimbursement provided by the Court for jury duty. If the Superintendent is subpoenaed to appear in court on a matter that involves the Superintendent’s capacity as a District 5

employee, he shall be granted time off with pay for court appearances. If the Superintendent is subpoenaed to appear in court as a witness, he shall be granted time off with pay minus any fee paid by the court. Time off for court appearances on personal legal matters may be charged to personal leave up to the maximum of two (2) days. K. No Other Fringe Benefits. Other than specifically included within this Contract, the Superintendent shall not be entitled to other benefits, whether or not contained in the DLT Handbook or applicable to other District Central Office Administrators, Building Administrators, or other employee groups. 7.

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY. A. Hold Harmless. The District agrees that, to the extent it can legally do so, it shall defend, hold harmless, and indemnify the Superintendent from any and all demands, claims, suits, actions, and legal proceedings at law or in equity (specifically excluding, however, any demands, claims, suits, actions, or legal proceedings brought against the Superintendent by or on behalf of the District, and any criminal proceedings brought against the Superintendent), in his individual capacity or in his official capacity as agent and employee of the District, provided the incident giving rise to the claim arose while the Superintendent was acting within the scope of his employment and not willfully or wantonly. B. Provision of a Defense. The obligations of the District pursuant to this Section 7 shall be conditioned on (i) prompt notification to the District by the Superintendent of any claim known to him; (ii) cooperation by the Superintendent with the District and legal counsel in defending the claim; and (iii) the Superintendent not comprising or settling the claim without the express consent of the Board. C. Reimbursement. In the event the District has provided a defense pursuant to this Section 7, and a court or other decision making body having final jurisdiction over the matter determines that the act or omission of the Superintendent that resulted in liability did not occur during the performance of his duties hereunder and within the scope of his employment or that the act or omission was willful or wanton, the Superintendent shall reimburse the District for reasonable costs of such defense and any final judgment or award paid on his behalf by the District. D. No Individual Liability. In no event shall individual Board members be individually or collectively liable or responsible to the Superintendent for defending or indemnifying the Superintendent against such demands, claims, suits, actions, and legal proceedings where such obligations would not otherwise be imposed.

8. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. Prior to October 1, the Board and the Superintendent shall meet to establish goals and objectives for the Superintendent for the school year. These goals and objectives shall be reduced to writing and be among the criteria by which the Superintendent is evaluated.

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9. EVALUATION. The Board will meet with the Superintendent at least twice during the year either in a separate meeting or as part of a regular meeting to discuss progress on the goals and objectives and to review how the relationship is proceeding. One of these meetings shall be held no later than January and will include a discussion of the potential for the Superintendent to continue in the position after the initial or any subsequent term of the Contract. The other meeting may be for the purpose of the annual evaluation as provided in this Contract. The Board will evaluate and assess in writing the performance of the Superintendent during the term of this Contract. Prior to the evaluation, the Superintendent shall provide the Board with a written self- appraisal and the Board shall take this self-appraisal into account in evaluating the Superintendent. The written evaluation shall include strengths and weaknesses and may include suggestions or an action plan addressing any major concerns as determined by the Board. After the evaluation, the Board and Superintendent shall meet to discuss the evaluation. At the Superintendent's or the Board's request, these meetings will be held in executive session. Nothing in this evaluation section shall be deemed to be a prerequisite to or condition of dismissal, termination, or other personnel action except as otherwise provided in this Contract. 10. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT. A. Mutual Agreement. This Contract may be terminated by mutual agreement of the parties. B. Disability of Superintendent. The Board may terminate this Contract by written notice to the Superintendent at any time after the Superintendent has exhausted any accumulated sick leave, and such other leave as may be available, and has been absent without pay from his employment for whatever cause for an additional continuous period of sixty (60) days. All obligations of the District shall cease upon such termination. If a question exists concerning the ability of the Superintendent to perform the essential functions of his position with reasonable accommodation, the District may require the Superintendent to submit to a medical examination, to be performed by a medical doctor. The District and the Superintendent shall mutually agree upon the physician who shall conduct the examination. If the parties are unable to mutually agree upon a physician, a physician shall be designated by the Board President. The examination shall be performed at the expense of the District. The physician shall limit his or her report to the issue of whether the Superintendent has a continuing physical or mental disability which prohibits him from performing the essential functions of his position with reasonable accommodation. C. Discharge for Cause. Throughout the term of this Contract, the Superintendent shall be subject to discharge for good and just cause, which includes, but is not limited to, a material breach of this Contract. However, the Board shall not arbitrarily and capriciously dismiss the Superintendent. In the event the Board seeks to terminate this Contract for good and just cause, it shall serve on the Superintendent written notice that termination of this Contract is under consideration and such notice shall be accompanied by a written statement of the reasons. Within fifteen (15) days after receipt from the Board of written notice, the Superintendent may provide the Board a written request for a hearing before the Board, which hearing shall be commenced in executive session within twenty (20) days after receipt of such request. The Board shall notify the Superintendent of its 7

decision within fifteen (15) days of the conclusion of such hearing. Upon discharge for good and just cause, the Superintendent shall not be entitled to any salary, Service Credit, or other benefits (except payment for accrued vacation and any other previously vested benefits) beyond the effective date of Superintendent's termination and the District shall be relieved from further obligations hereunder. In the event a legally sufficient cause for dismissal is not found, the Superintendent shall be entitled to any back pay and other accrued leave benefits for any period of unpaid leave during the dismissal proceedings. D. Unilateral Termination by Board. The Board may terminate this Contract without cause at any time, if it provides the Superintendent written notice of no less than sixty (60) days prior to termination. If the Board terminates this Contract without cause in accordance with this paragraph, it shall pay the Superintendent a severance benefit equal to eighteen (18) months annual salary and health, vision, and dental insurance, but not the Service Credit referenced in 6(E). In addition, the District shall also fund health, dental, and vision benefits for the Superintendent’s spouse and children for twelve (12) months. In addition, the Board shall pay the Superintendent any accrued and unpaid benefits and expenses as of the date of termination of this Contract. E. Death of the Superintendent. This Contract shall automatically terminate upon the death of the Superintendent. F. Unilateral Termination by Superintendent. The Superintendent may unilaterally terminate this Contract only upon sixty (60) days' prior written notice to the Board, during which 60 days the Superintendent shall continue to perform his obligations to the District. If the Superintendent unilaterally terminates this Contract other than effective June 30th of any year, the Superintendent shall not be eligible for the annual Service Credit under 6(E). In the event the Superintendent fails to provide the required notice and perform his duties during the notice period, he shall be obligated to pay liquidated damages to the District in the manner provided in C.R.S. § 22-63-202(2). G. Administrative Leave. The Superintendent acknowledges that the Board shall have the right to place the Superintendent on paid administrative leave either by majority vote or by consensus as determined by the Board President; provided, however, in the event the Board proceeds with the Superintendent's dismissal pursuant to Paragraph 10.C. above, paid administrative leave shall not exceed 100 calendar days. 11. SAVINGS CLAUSE. If, during the term of this Contract, it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction that a specific clause of this Contract is illegal under federal or state law, the remainder of the Contract not affected by such a determination shall remain in full force and effect. 12. BINDING EFFECT. This Contract is one for personal services to be provided by Dr. Rob Anderson only and may not be assigned. Any compensation due and payable to him under this Contract may be paid to his legal representative in the event of his death.

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13. COLORADO LAW. This Contract and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the District has caused this employment Contract to be approved on its behalf by duly authorized officers of the Board, and the Superintendent has approved this employment Contract effective on the day and year written above. BOARD OF EDUCATION

SUPERINTENDENT

President Nicole Rajpal

Dr. Rob Anderson

ATTEST:

Board Secretary Laura A. Shafer

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