Dr. Beth Hudson, Interim Superintendent of Schools, has announced that she will be retiring from her position in USD 475 following the current school year. The Board of Education was made aware of the announcement earlier this week.

Associate Superintendent Dr. Beth Hudson has filled the Interim Superintendent position since Dr. Corbin Witt’s departure at the beginning of the 2018-1019 school year.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in USD 475 and would tell you that there isn’t a better place to be. It’s truly an organization of people who are passionate about student success,” said Hudson.

During Hudson’s 34 year tenure in USD 475 multiple schools have received Blue Ribbon Awards, Challenge Awards and Horizon Awards. Schools within the district were also selected for the Kansas School Redesign Project ( Gemini ), and a school bond issue was passed for construction on a new Junction City High School. The implementation of an all-day kindergarten program was also started during Hudson’s time in Geary County School.

The district will begin plans to fill the position with input from the incoming and newly selected Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Reginald Eggleston. He will begin working in USD 475 in April of this year.