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Southwest Allen County Schools board approves contract for Dr. Joshua Saint John; several procurement and stipend measures pass

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The board voted to hire Dr. Joshua Saint John as the district’s next superintendent and approved several procurement and stipend items including athletic lighting purchases and an early-literacy stipend payment.

The Southwest Allen County Schools Board of School Trustees voted to approve a contract naming Dr. Joshua Saint John as the district’s next superintendent during a regular meeting, board members said.

Dr. Joshua Saint John, the superintendent-designate, told trustees he is “committed to a simple vision. I want our students to say, I love coming to school here. I want our staff to say, I feel supported and I love working here,” remarks he gave after the board motioned to accept his contract.

Why it matters: The vote concludes the board’s search and begins a leadership transition from current superintendent Dr. DeConnick, who the…

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