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(VIDEO) Directors Welcome New North Junior High Principal
The board formally approved Patty Johnson's appointment to the position Thursday.
announced May 23 that it had selected for the principal position at . The board made that choice official Thursday when directors formally approved Johnson's appointment—following some kind words and good humor about why they chose her.
Johnson replaces Pat Schmidt, who’s been North Junior High’s principal for 11 years and will retire at the end of this school year. Johnson will start her work as principal July 1.
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