HUTCHINSON, Kan. — When current USD 308 Superintendent Dr. Gary Price told his wife that the district had asked him to come out of retirement and be the superintendent for a year, she asked him: “Will it get you out of the house?”

When he answered, “yes,” she replied, “count me in.”

With a mix of humor and some very pointed thoughts, Price spoke to the Chamber of Commerce during the monthly luncheon. Price has always been a strong supporter of Hutchinson. He let the audience know just how fortunate the city and county are to have the schools they do:

 

 

While Price sees many challenges facing students these days, some of the biggest aren’t included in any curriculum. He says it starts with everyone in and out of school:

 

Price also indicated that the district needs to take better care of the classified staff. Price said he would try to address that during the next budget cycle.