The South Bend Community School Corporation is moving to extend Superintendent Mansour Eid’s contract through 2027.
The school board voted Monday night to begin the state-required process to negotiate a new agreement. Eid’s current contract ends in June 2026. The vote allows the district to post formal notice and schedule a public hearing, which must occur before any final approval.
Board trustee Mark Costello said the district faced a difficult leadership transition when Eid was hired and that he was confident in the choice.
“I only knew one person that I trusted to take over a very difficult situation. And that was Mr. Mansour Eid,” Costello said.
Costello added that Eid has helped stabilize the corporation, even when the work has drawn criticism.
“He has done a remarkable job. He has probably not made everybody in the school corporation happy, but all I know is, I’m glad you’re on our team,” he said.
The district will release the proposed contract terms before the public hearing, as required under Indiana law.
