(KNZA)---Hiawatha USD 415 Superintendent Lonnie Moser has announced his intent to retire at the next school year.

Moser made the announcement at the end of Wednesday evening's special Board of Education meeting.

The Board voted to accept his retirement resignation, effective June 30, 2026.

The action came following an executive session.

Moser is in his 8th year as superintendent, having held the position since July 2017.

Also following the closed-door session, the board approved the hiring of Sidney Johansen as an Elementary School 4th grade teacher, Christine Haedt as Elementary School Title Interventionist and Emily Bonworth as a Middle School para.