TCS Superintendent Mike Daria Gets 5-Year Contract Extension

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Tuscaloosa City Board of Education on Tuesday voted to approve a five-year contract extension for Tuscaloosa City Schools Superintendent Mike Daria.

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Tuscaloosa City Schools says the new contract will run through June 30, 2027.

In an announcement to the Tuscaloosa City Schools community regarding the decision, TCS Board Attorney Dave Ryan said the school board looked at compensation for superintendents at some of the best school districts across the state to ensure the contract was competitive and comparable.

"When I sat down with board members to talk about the extension, not only was there unanimous agreement that was well deserved and needed, but the directive was that we have the best superintendent in the state and he needs to be paid accordingly," Ryan said.

TCS school board Chair Eric Wilson praised Daria's leadership and service after he was first hired as superintendent in 2016.

"His heart is here, his love is here, and it shows in the work that he puts in, day in and day out," Wilson said. "I think we are truly blessed to have him in our system, and the results of his processes are starting to speak for themselves."

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