Billings Board Proposes Salary Increase for Superintendent
The local school board is weighing a new compensation package for Superintendent Erwin Garcia.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Administration
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The Billings School District 2 board has proposed a salary increase for Superintendent Erwin Garcia. The new contract would raise his total annual compensation to $290,000.
Why it matters
The proposal follows a mid-year contract evaluation conducted by the district. The board is now moving toward finalization of the terms through necessary committee and board approvals.
The proposed base salary is $270,000 with an additional $20,000 in annual compensation, marking a 33 percent increase. The agreement is slated to run through June 30, 2027.
The players
Erwin Garcia
Erwin Garcia serves as the superintendent of the Billings School District 2.
Billings School District 2
Billings School District 2 is the public education administrative body operating within Billings, Montana.
The details
The school board reviewed the superintendent's contract during a meeting held on Friday, October 30, 2026. The proposed package now requires formal vetting by the finance committee before reaching the full board for a final vote.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: The school board held a meeting to conduct a mid-year contract evaluation.
June 30, 2027: This date marks the proposed conclusion of the superintendent's new contract.
Culture Shift
The board's action follows the Montana School Boards Association superintendent evaluation standards, which frame how districts handle leadership retention and contract adjustments. This proposal marks a departure from typical cost-of-living adjustments by aligning leadership compensation with specific board-led performance reviews.
The proposed change to superintendent compensation directly affects the district budget managed by Billings School District 2. Residents may track these fiscal decisions as the board moves the contract through the final approval stages.
The takeaway
Superintendent compensation packages are frequently tied to formal, recurring performance evaluations conducted by school boards. Community members can monitor district meetings to see how these salary adjustments influence overall school board spending priorities.
Further reading
For more information on local governance, visit Billings Administration.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Q2 News (KTVQ).
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