The New Bedford School Committee has voted to approve a three year contract extension and a pay hike for Superintendent Dr. Pia Durkin.

The vote took place late Monday night, with the Committee voting 6-0 in favor. Committee Member Jack Nobrega was not present.

Based on what he's heard from State education officials and his own observations, Committee Member Josh Amaral believes the New Bedford School District is on the rise.

" There is obviously a lot of work to do but I think there's no doubt the district is in a better position now than when Dr. Durkin came here a couple of years ago," said Amaral.

As part of the extension, Durkin will receive a $2,000 raise in each year of the extension. Her salary will top out at $195,000 in 2019.

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