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New Philadelphia schools chief's contract up for approval

The School Reform Commission is expected to vote Wednesday on the district's contract with incoming superintendent William Hite. The details of Hite's highly anticipated deal won't be released until the agreement is approved by the SRC. Hite is serving out his notice at his current superintendent job in Prince George's County, Maryland, but he told the Daily News he expects to begin his new position in Philadelphia around Oct. 1.

William R. Hite Jr. was called a "careful business administrator" as well as an educational leader. TOM GRALISH / Staff Photographer
William R. Hite Jr. was called a "careful business administrator" as well as an educational leader. TOM GRALISH / Staff PhotographerRead more
    by By Regina Medina<br/>Daily News Staff Writer<br/>
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The School Reform Commission is expected to vote Wednesday on the district's contract with incoming superintendent William Hite.

The details of Hite's highly anticipated deal won't be released until the agreement is approved by the SRC. Hite is serving out his notice at his current superintendent job in Prince George's County, Maryland, but he told the Daily News he expects to begin his new position in Philadelphia around Oct. 1.

Hite earns $250,000 in Maryland.

The SRC is also expected to vote on another contract, one that would extend Chief Recovery Officer Thomas Knudsen's time with the district.

Knudsen was hired in January for a six-month stint at $150,000 to help turn around the financially troubled district. His contract expired Thursday, but he expects to work for the district until November, Knudsen said.

He'll help Hite transition into the job. His agreement will also be made public once the SRC approves it.