The new superintendent of the Lafayette School Corporation expects to start his duties July 1st.
Les Huddle is being tapped to replace Ed Eiler, who is retiring at the end of the school year after serving as the district’s top administrator for 16-years.
For the past five years, Huddle has served as Superintendent in Jacksonville, Illinois. He also served for five years as assistant superintendent in a district on the Illinois-Iowa border.
Huddle says he was attracted to LSC because of its focus on student learning. He says his goal is to build on the corporation’s strengths and address areas of concern.
Board President Kay Walton says Huddle’s leadership separated him from the other candidates.
Huddle and the board agreed to a three year contract. He says he hopes to talk with Eiler in the coming days to discuss making the transition.