Press Release to Announce Selection
USD 430 NAMES NEW SUPERINTENDENT
Jason Cline begins leadership of USD #430 South Brown County on July 1.
February 6, 2017
The USD #430 Board of Education has announced the selection of Jason Cline, as the new superintendent. Jason will take the reins on July 1, 2017, after the retirement of Dr. Steven J. Davies at the end of the 2016-17 school year.
Mr. Cline has broad educational experience in the education field, serving as a teacher and administrator. He has been superintendent and PreK-12 principal of Hay Springs Public Schools in Hay Springs, Nebraska for two years.
Mr. Cline’s previous experience includes: 3 years as K-5 Principal at Kennedy Elementary School, USD 353; 2 years as Asst. Principal/AD at Schuyler Middle School; 1 year as Asst. Principal at Sunflower Intermediate School, USD 480; 4 years as 6th grade teacher at Atchison Middle School, USD 409; 1 year as 5th grade science, reading and language art teacher at Hiawatha Middle School, USD 415; and 2 years as 5th grade teacher at Scott Magnet School, USD 501.
Jason graduated from Atchison High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree from Kansas State University. He received his Masters of Art degree from Benedictine College and his Superintendent’s license from Wichita State University.
Board President Tim McClaskey says that Mr. Cline emerged from a very thorough search process as the right candidate to lead the District. “The Board is certain in our choice of Jason and feels confident that under his leadership USD #430 will continue to meet its mission of preparing students to be lifelong learners and productive citizens.”
Tim McClaskey Board President, explained that community input, including the involvement of a committee of stakeholders was a key factor in the success of the superintendent search process. The committee included teachers, staff members and administrators, students, parents, and community members. “The input from the community as a whole was very helpful to our process.”
The Board selected three finalists, who were interviewed by the Board.
As a board team we feel we made the right selection to serve our students and our community. We look forward to welcoming Jason and his wife Heather along with their two children Courtney and Carson to our community!
USD 430 NAMES NEW SUPERINTENDENT
Jason Cline begins leadership of USD #430 South Brown County on July 1.
February 6, 2017
The USD #430 Board of Education has announced the selection of Jason Cline, as the new superintendent. Jason will take the reins on July 1, 2017, after the retirement of Dr. Steven J. Davies at the end of the 2016-17 school year.
Mr. Cline has broad educational experience in the education field, serving as a teacher and administrator. He has been superintendent and PreK-12 principal of Hay Springs Public Schools in Hay Springs, Nebraska for two years.
Mr. Cline’s previous experience includes: 3 years as K-5 Principal at Kennedy Elementary School, USD 353; 2 years as Asst. Principal/AD at Schuyler Middle School; 1 year as Asst. Principal at Sunflower Intermediate School, USD 480; 4 years as 6th grade teacher at Atchison Middle School, USD 409; 1 year as 5th grade science, reading and language art teacher at Hiawatha Middle School, USD 415; and 2 years as 5th grade teacher at Scott Magnet School, USD 501.
Jason graduated from Atchison High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree from Kansas State University. He received his Masters of Art degree from Benedictine College and his Superintendent’s license from Wichita State University.
Board President Tim McClaskey says that Mr. Cline emerged from a very thorough search process as the right candidate to lead the District. “The Board is certain in our choice of Jason and feels confident that under his leadership USD #430 will continue to meet its mission of preparing students to be lifelong learners and productive citizens.”
Tim McClaskey Board President, explained that community input, including the involvement of a committee of stakeholders was a key factor in the success of the superintendent search process. The committee included teachers, staff members and administrators, students, parents, and community members. “The input from the community as a whole was very helpful to our process.”
The Board selected three finalists, who were interviewed by the Board.
As a board team we feel we made the right selection to serve our students and our community. We look forward to welcoming Jason and his wife Heather along with their two children Courtney and Carson to our community!
