Kenyon-Wanamingo Superintendent Beth Giese accepted the position of Kasson-Mantorville Superintendent , beginning July 1, 2025.
Giese has led the K-W District through the challenges of the SOD ( statutory operating debt) right-sizing the school district to one facility in Kenyon, due to lower class sizes, which includes the Superintendent position being reduced potentially to half-time, which Giese recommended to the school board. Giese estimates savings of over $700,000.00 by the consolidation of the sites to Kenyon. Giese became highly regarded in her position, and will be missed as she moves on, but her impact will help move the K-W District out of debt by 2027.
Giese started her career at Kasson-Mantorville in the 90's as a teacher, and will now lead the district. The Kenyon-Wanamingo School Board will begin the process to find Gieses replacement.
