Dr. Pat Martin has resigned his position as principal of the Platte County R-3 High School in Platte City, Missouri.

According to a news release on the school district’s  Web site, they have named Mr. Alan Bunch as the interim principal for the remainder of the 2012-2013 school year.

Bunch has served as assistant principal at the school for the past eleven years.

Dr. Martin cited “unforeseen personal reasons” for his resignation.

“We are so pleased to have Alan Bunch’s experience, commitment and advocacy for both students and staff to depend on to make this a smooth transition for all,” said Dr. Mike Reik, Superintendent of Schools.

“I am proud to take the reins at PCHS and very excited to build stronger relationships with staff, parents and our students,” commented Bunch on his new position.

Dr. Reik tells us that all of the principals in the district are under one-year contracts, and are evaluated each year by the district’s Board of Education for consideration to continue on the job.