14 candidates in the running to lead Metcalfe County School District

EDMONTON, Ky.- School officials in Metcalfe County tell WNKY that 14 people have submitted their names to replace Benny Lyle, the superintendent of the Metcalfe County School District. Lyle is retiring at the end of the school year.

According to a news release from the school district, five applicants are from out of state, four currently hold the title of superintendent and one is a former superintendent. District officials said six applicants are serving in district office administration and three are head principals.

The next step of the selection process is to complete interviews in March and have a superintendent named by mid to late April.

According to the news release, there are currently 14 superintendent vacancies in Kentucky, with more expected before summer.