(KAIR)--A new science teacher is hired for Atchison’s Central School.

That happened during Monday’s regular meeting of the Board of Education for Atchison’s USD 409.

The hiring of Jay Meyers followed an executive session held for the purpose of discussing personnel matters of non-elected personnel.

According to Superintendent of Schools Renee Scott, Meyers is from St. Joseph, Missouri.

According to online profile information, Meyers holds a Ph.D, and formerly worked as a science teacher for the St. Joseph School District for 24-years, from 1995 until his retirement this year.

Meyers has already begun his employment in the Atchison district.