The search is on for a new superintendent in the Maryville R-2 School District.

At a special meeting Friday, the school board accepted the resignation of Larry Linthacum. Mr. Linthacum is stepping down effective at the end of the current school year in June.

Linthacum is stepping down after four years in the Maryville district to accept the superintendent’s post with Jefferson City Public Schools. His resignation is effective June 30th, 2015.