USD 445 Board of Education approves the retirement of the Indian Education Director and the hiring of a new director. Current Director Kris Crane says she's had multiple different roles in the district over the years.

Erin Lee, who is a member of the Cherokee Nation, has been hired as the new director. Crane says Lee has been a member of the parent committee so she understands the role of the director.

Crane's retirement is effective at the end of the year. In other business, the board approved a number of the superintendent's recommendations including purchasing new classroom furniture and a retention incentive to be paid to all returning district staff.