CONWAY — Not only will the SAU 9 Board be seeking to hire a school superintendent by next July, it now has to hire an assistant superintendent by September.
After eight years in the position, Kadie Wilson submitted her letter of resignation last Thursday. It will take effect Sept. 5.
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