HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The next candidate that will interview for the vacant superintendent job in Hutchinson USD 308 is current Moundridge superintendent George Leary.

Leary has been superintendent at Moundridge Public Schools since July 1, 2015. Before that, he was principal at Newton’s Santa Fe Middle School. The educator has his master’s degree in educational administration from Kansas State University and a bachelor’s degree of natural sciences from Bethel College in North Newton.

The finalist will tour the district and meet with various district groups. There will be a staff and community reception for Leary from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy, 800 15th Circle.

The board will then meet with the finalist in an executive session at 5:45 p.m. at the Administration Center.

Current Haven superintendent Clark Wedel interviewed for the position on Monday.