USD 446 Independence Public Schools have named their next Superintendent.

 

Jason McAfee was appointed by the Board of Education to serve as the newest Superintendent of Schools. McAfee had been serving in the interim role since the retirement of former Superintendent Rusty Arnold in February, and has been with the district for nearly a decade serving in both building principal and district leadership roles.

 

Additional items of discussion at the USD 446 April Board meeting was the employment of 24 individuals to the district, as well as the approval of the 2023-2024 School Handbooks.

 

The USD 446 Board of Education meetings take place on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of Independence High School.