HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson USD 308 School Board will begin interviewing five finalist for the Superintendent’s position starting today. The first finalist is current Haven USD 312 Superintendent Clark Wedel.

Wedel has been superintendent at Haven Public Schools since July 1, 2015. Prior to that, he spent 10 years as a principal at Moundridge. He received his masters for educational leadership and administration from Wichita State University. He also has a bachelor’s degree in education for industrial technology from Emporia State University. He began his educational career as an industrial arts teacher.

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

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