The search for a superintendent is over.

Kyle Finke, elementary principal at Battle Creek Public Schools, will assume the position in official capacity, July 1.

The announcement was made during Monday's Summerland School board of education meeting in Ewing.

Finke attended the meeting and will begin to implement a transition plan he presented to board members during a Feb. 8 formal interview.

He will assume the position following the retirement of current superintendent, Dale Martin, who announced his resignation in November.

Finke attended Johnson-Brock Public Schools, in southeast Nebraska, a...