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(KNZA)--A new director has been hired for Brown County Special Education Interlocal #615.
Interlocal Board of Education President Roni Tietjens announced in a social media post Friday the hiring of John West for the position.
West was offered a one-year contract during the board's May 8th meeting.
The post says West bring over 25 years of educational experience, including 15 years in international education, and has taught students from grades 3 to 12.
He has served as superintendent of Altoona-Midway USD 387 for past three years. Prior to that, he served as a teacher and principal in Healy, Kansas.
West will replace Becky Shamburg, who is resigning effective June 30, after serving as director since July 2013.
Brown County Special Education Interlocal #615 includes Hiawatha USD 415 and South Brown County USD 430.
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