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It is the policy of the Department of Education to provide services to all persons, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, disability, ancestry, or national origin, in accordance with federal and state laws.

Deb Barnett assumes deputy secretary post; Karon Schaack retires

Secretary Rick Melmer has named long-time DOE staffer Deb Barnett to replace Karon Schaack in the department’s deputy secretary position.  Schaack is retiring May 7 after 26 years of service.

Barnett has been with the department since 1980.

An open house to mark the transition will be held 1:30-3:30 pm, CDT, Friday, May 7, in the first floor conference rooms, Kneip Office Building, Pierre.  Correspondence may be sent c/o the Secretary’s Office, Dept. of Education, 700 Governors Drive, Pierre, SD 57501.