(KMZA)--A new Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School principal, along with assistant principal, have been hired for next school year.

The USD 115 Board of Education, during their regular meeting last month, approved the hiring of Jessica Koch for the principal position.

Koch currently serves as Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at the school.

She has served in that role since the 2020-21 school year. Koch began work in 2001 in the former B & B school district prior to consolidation.

Koch will replace Dr. Amy Beck, who is retiring at the end of the current year.

The Board approved the hiring of Carissa Williams as the new Assistant Principal and Athletic Director. Williams is currently a 4th grade teacher at the school.