(KNZA)--South Brown County USD 430 has received a $25,000 anonymous donation to put towards the start up a baseball and softball program at Horton High School.

The USD 430 Board of Education voted to accept the donation during their regular meeting May 10.

The Board during a special meeting on April 21 voted to move forward with implementing a baseball and softball program for the 2021-22 school year.  

In other business, the Board approved the hiring a new 6-8 technology teacher.

Connie Hutfles was hired to replace longtime teacher Rod Clay, who is retiring after more than 40 years with the district.

The Board also approved Charles Hutfles to serve as middle school athletic director to replace Clay.