HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Public Schools superintendent, Mike Folks, has announced that he will be retiring at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.
“I appreciate the opportunity and support given to me over the past two and half years. The BOE, staff, students and parents of this district have not only been great teammates throughout my time here, they have also supported our educational goals during an unprecedented time,” said Folks.
Folks began his role with USD 308 in July of 2019 and is the district's 33rd superintendent in its 147-year history. Folks has served as superintendent for Clay County Schools and Central Heights USD 288 in Richmond, Kansas.
Folks received a master's from Pittsburg State University in educational leadership and administration in 2000 and a master's in higher education and higher education administration from Fort Hays State University in 1997.
“Being part of the 308 family has been rewarding and provided an opportunity for me to grow as a leader. After 34 years in education and over 20 years as superintendent, I look forward to the opportunity to step back and embrace a new chapter in my life,” Folks remarked.
Folks let his staff know through an email late Monday afternoon.