New JC superintendent named

After several months of searching, the Jefferson City Public School District has found its new superintendent.

The Board of Education is excited to announce today that Larry Linthacum has accepted the position of superintendent, following a unanimous vote by the school board Dec. 18.

Linthacum will replace current superintendent Brian Mitchell, who announced this past October he would be retiring at the end of this school year. Linthacum will officially begin work as superintendent July 1, 2015.

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