ANDALE, Kan. — The Renwick USD 267 Board of Education has selected Lacee Sell as the district’s next superintendent, choosing the current assistant superintendent to lead the schools beginning July 1, 2026.
Sell brings extensive experience in educational leadership at both the district and superintendent levels. In Renwick, she has worked closely with teachers, administrators, families and community partners in her role as assistant superintendent, focusing on collaboration, alignment and long-term planning.
Prior to coming to Renwick, Sell served as a System Alignment and Collaboration Specialist with Kansas MTSS and Alignment, associate superintendent with Geary County Schools USD 475, and executive director of teaching and learning with Manhattan-Ogden USD 383. She also previously served as superintendent for Chapman USD 473 for five years and led the Clinton County R-III School District in Plattsburg, Missouri, for three years.
Board President Mark McFadden said the board is confident Sell is the right fit to guide the district forward.
“The Board is certain in our choice of Mrs. Lacee Sell and confident that, under her leadership, Renwick will continue to be recognized as an exceptionally strong school district for academics as well as extracurricular activities,” McFadden said. “We believe Lacee will be an excellent steward for Renwick moving forward.”
Renwick’s stated vision is to develop all students into contributing members of society, emphasizing a strong work ethic and a supportive learning environment. Board members said maintaining that culture — and the people who create it — was central to their decision.
Sell said she is honored by the appointment and committed to continuing the district’s tradition of excellence.
“Thank you to the Board of Education for the confidence they have placed in my leadership as the next Superintendent of Renwick Schools,” Sell said. “I am truly honored by the opportunity to serve such supportive communities and am committed to preserving the district’s identity and values while strengthening student learning. Together, we will continue Renwick’s proud tradition of excellence.”
At the start of the search, the board gathered feedback through a community survey and focus groups that included teachers, staff, administrators, community members and board representatives to identify priorities for the district’s next leader.
With guidance from the Kansas Association of School Boards, the board narrowed the field to four finalists before selecting Sell.
District officials say the transition will begin this spring ahead of Sell formally stepping into the superintendent role this summer.