Twenty-two school officials from across Kansas have been selected to KASB’s 2024-25 Business Operations Leadership Development (B.O.L.D.) class of school leaders.

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 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 this year’s class are:

• Fabián Armendariz, Director of Operations, USD 259 Wichita
• Laura Batson, Director of Teaching and Operations, USD 453 Leavenworth
• Reese Blaylock, Board Member, USD 509 South Haven
• Kenny Boeckman, Administrator, USD 508 Baxter Springs
• Stacy Boone, Principal, USD 360 Caldwell
• Matthew Brenzikofer, Superintendent, USD 287 West Franklin
• Janet Doud, Assistant Superintendent, USD 402 Augusta
• Justin Dunnaway, Assistant Superintendent, USD 343 Perry Lecompton
• Daniel Farley, Superintendent, USD 509 South Haven
• Tony Holguin, Principal, USD 375 Circle
• Joe Hornback, Principal, USD 362 Prairie View
• Miguel Martin, Director of Transportation, USD 500 Kansas City
• Dr. Jim McMullen, Assistant Superintendent, USD 233 Olathe
• Sheila Meggers, Superintendent, USD 450 Shawnee Heights
• Ryan Most, Superintendent, USD 365 Garnett
• Ron Orsak, Superintendent, USD 392 Osborne
• Nicholas Owen, Principal, USD 306 Southeast of Saline
• Heidi Perkins, Superintendent, USD 463 Udall
• Craig Ryan, Assistant Superintendent, USD 261 Haysville
• Kelly Struebing, Board Clerk, USD 333 Concordia
• Lucas Sullivan, Principal, USD 457 Garden City
• Kristi Timm, Assistant Superintendent, USD 323 Rock Creek