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Board approves two administrator hires, welcomes new leaders

New Albany‑Plain Local Schools Board of Education · April 28, 2026
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Summary

The board approved personnel renewals and hired Jake Lebross as assistant director of special education (grades 5–8) and Zach Wires as a high‑school assistant principal; both briefly addressed the board.

At the April 27 meeting the board approved personnel items that included renewal of classified nonteaching contracts and other preparations for 2026–27.

Superintendent Sawyers announced two administrator hires: Jake Lebross will join the district as assistant director for special education for grades 5–8; Lebross said he began his career in the district and is "honored to be able to come back" and looks forward to supporting students and staff. Zach Wires, hired as a high‑school assistant principal, thanked the board and district leaders and said he is excited to join the leadership team.

The board welcomed both hires in a roll call vote and anticipates publicly introducing them to their buildings and communities in the coming weeks.