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Board selected Josh Yonts as superintendent

What happened
The Board selected Josh Yonts on June 12 for a four-year contract effective July 1, 2026, by a 4-0 vote with Angie Holbrook absent.
Why it matters to families
The appointment changes districtwide executive leadership and sets a four-year leadership term.
The evidence
The official special-meeting record lists the appointment and contract; the full meeting recording supplies the name, effective date and roll-call result.
The source
Letcher County School Board — June 12, 2026 superintendent selection recordingSee the full record for Letcher County Public Schools.
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