The St. Joseph School District Board of Education unanimously approved Dr. Brian Kraus as the new Director of Human Resources at the March 14, 2016, Board of Education meeting.

Kraus replaces Amy Todd, who resigned in February.

“Dr. Kraus met all the criteria we were looking for in a director,” said Dr. Robert Newhart, Superintendent. “His extensive knowledge of the educational component of human resources, his negotiating skills, along with his broad experience with policies, procedures and compliance made for a great fit for the St. Joseph School District.”

Since 2008, he has been the Assistant Superintendent/Human Resources Director of the Ottawa School District in Ottawa, Kansas.

Before his career in Ottawa, Kraus served as a high school principal and school counselor in various districts throughout Kansas. Kraus has his Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) from Kansas State University and received his Master of Science in Secondary Guidance Counseling (MS)
from Kansas State University as well. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science Education (BA) from Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas.

Dr. Kraus’s salary will be $116,285. He is expected to start working in the district April 4, 2016, pending release from his current contract.