Jennifer Gatz/Credit: Riverside USD 114

 

(KNZA)--Riverside USD 114 is officially beginning the search for a new superintendent.

Current Superintendent Jennifer Gatz has announced she will step down at the end of the current school year. In a statement, Gatz said she is transitioning to a new professional opportunity. She added that it has been an honor to serve the district over the past three years and expressed appreciation for the students, staff, and community she has worked with.

Her resignation will take effect June 30th.

The Board of Education accepted Gatz’s resignation during a special meeting held on March 27th and is now moving forward with plans for the transition.

District leaders are partnering with the Kansas Association of School Boards, or KASB, to manage the application and selection process for the next superintendent.

Gatz says she remains focused on finishing the school year strong and ensuring a smooth leadership transition.

At this time, the district has not announced a timeline for naming her replacement.