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Lee's Summit School District Welcomes A New Superintendent

Lee's Summit R-7 School District
Dr. David Buck comes to Lee's Summit after serving as the superintendent of Wright City, Missouri, schools.

Coming from Wright City, Missouri, where he served as superintendent for five years, David Buck stepped into the same role for Lee's Summit schools this month.

As school districts continue to weigh their options for reopening during a pandemic, flexibility is a must, Buck said. "Every kid is different, every family situation is different."

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