Schools
Superintendent Will Recommend Interim Band Director for Kirkwood High
Former band director Jason Rekittke resigned earlier this week over inappropriate conduct with a student.
Kirkwood Schools Superintendent Tom Williams will recommend Jeff Melsha as interim band director at Kirkwood High at the upcoming board of education meeting next week.
READ: Kirkwood High Band Director Reportedly Resigns Over Inappropriate Conduct with Student
The school district said in a release Thursday that Melsha has been in the district's music program for 10 years and a music educator for 25 years.
The recommendation comes a few days after former band director Jason Rekittke resigned over inappropriate conduct with a student. The district said the incident is believed to be isolated and occurred several years ago.
As Patch previously reported, as of Monday, the Kirkwood Police Department said it does not appear the incident constitutes any crime.
The release added that Melsha's current position will be posted for applicants as a one-year contract, and the Kirkwood band director position posted later this year.
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