RV's Rundle announces retirement

Royal Valley Superintendent John Rundle has announced he will retire at the end of the current school year. Rundle has worked for the district in various capacities for 40 years.

During the USD 337 Board of Education meeting Monday, board members approved Rundle’s retirement effective July 31. He has served as superintendent for 15 years, since August 2001. 

Rundle worked for Royal Valley for five years at the middle school as a language arts teacher, eight years as the elementary school principal and then 12 years as curriculum director and assistant superintendent. 

“My decision to retire is about timing, and while there might never seem to be the perfect time, this just seemed to be the right time both for our family and for the school district,” Rundle said. “The Royal Valley district is made up of some great support staff, excellent educators and a very supportive board of education. The next superintendent will be blessed to have the opportunity to work with these outstanding people moving forward.” 

At Monday’s board meeting, members approved a motion to enter into an agreement with the Kansas Association of School Boards to help conduct the search for a new superintendent.