The Perry County School District No. 32, Board of Education, met in closed session on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 and hired Kevin Dunn, current Assistant Superintendent, to lead Perry County District No. 32 as Superintendent of Schools.

Dunn's hiring follows an intense search for the replacement of Beverly Schonhoff, who resigned her position with one year remaining on her contract, to accept the Superintendent position at Hillsboro R-3 Schools in Hillsboro, MO.  The district received over twenty inquiries regarding the position, reviewed nine submitted applications and narrowed the field to the top three potential candidates.   Dunn was selected following formal interviews with the top three candidates and identified as the best candidate to be Superintendent of Perry County District No. 32.

Dunn has 25 years experience in education in three Missouri districts:

Five years of classroom experience at West County R-IV, Leadwood, MO; One year classroom, three years as High School Assistant Principal, seven years as Middle School Principal and four years as High School Principal at Fredericktown R-1; Five years as Assistant Superintendent at Perry County District No. 32, Perryville, MO.

"The Board is proud to announce the hiring of Mr. Kevin Dunn as our new Superintendent of Schools.  Mr. Dunn has a strong passion for assuring all children are provided with a quality education. Additionally, Mr. Dunn has a demonstrated history of successful leadership progression, including a proven record of success at Perry County District No. 32.  His knowledge and insight to the district is invaluable and will help the district make a smooth transition as we move forward providing a quality education for the students of Perry County." stated board president, Scott Cooper.

Perry County District No. 32 will immediately begin the search for an Assistant Superintendent to fill Dunn's vacated position.