Aschoff optimistic about upcoming school year

Molly Aschoff spends a lot of her time listening. As the new superintendent of Summerland Public School, Aschoff believes listening is one way to hear what needs the system faces. It's a way to gauge essentials and plan for the future.

"I'm hearing a lot," she said. "I think I'm still in that 100 days of listening, getting a grasp of what's going on in the building."

Aschoff, who assumed the superintendent's position on July 1, said she's outlining goals for SPS, ranging from reinstating the Beef in Schools program to developing the district's strategic plan to continuing to expand mentorship...