USD 490 Assistant Superintendent Carter Kruger was one of only twenty-five school officials from across Kansas to be selected for KASB’s Business Operations Leadership Development (BOLD) class of school leaders.
"I'm looking forward to learning from some amazing leaders and bringing that expertise back to USD 490," Kruger said.
The BOLD program focuses on the daily operations and long-range planning to run a school district. The program develops knowledge on building and facilities of master planning, technology planning, finance strategies, procurement processes, school security, risk management and human resources.
Selectees will participate in seven training sessions developed by KASB leadership staff, KASB business partners and experts from across the state.
Those school officials selected to participate in the 2026-27 class are:
Chris Cullinan, Director of Special Education, Basehor-Linwood USD 458
Michael Isaacsen, Principal, Basehor-Linwood USD 458
Kurt Geilenfeldt, Principal, Buhler USD 313
Abby Thompson, Principal, Buhler USD 313
Kaylin Wiens, Business Director, Colby USD 315
Mistie Knox, Assistant Principal, Concordia USD 333
Clint Shipley, Principal, Derby USD 260
Carter Kruger, Assistant Superintendent, El Dorado USD 490
Cate Cape, Director of Business, Emporia USD 253
Chad Baalman, Superintendent, Halstead Bentley USD 440
Dr. Amber Wheeler, Superintendent, Humboldt USD 258
Dr. Bobbie Meier, Principal, Jefferson County North USD 339
Andy Albright, Assistant Superintendent, Kingman-Norwich USD 331
Amanda (Kingrey) Piotrowski, Associate Superintendent, Maize USD 266
Brandi Clarke, Chief Financial Officer, Maize USD 266
Ty Rhodes, Assistant Superintendent, McPherson USD 418
Alicia Forsyth, Superintendent, Meade USD 226
Luke Lindensmit, Business Development Manager, Navitas
Brandon Simmelink, Director of Human Resources, Newton USD 333
Therese Brink Edgecomb, Principal, Osawatomie USD 367
Dr. John Nguyen, Assistant Superintendent, Piper USD 203
Ann Lee, Assistant Superintendent, Pittsburg USD 250
Steve Blankenship, Superintendent, Pratt USD 382
Scott Lee, Principal, Smoky Valley USD 400
David Self, Principal, Wichita USD 259