RUSSELLVILLE — New beginnings are in store for Logan County Schools following an announcement that Paul M. Mullins will replace outgoing Superintendent Kevin Hub, who plans to start a new job in Scott County.

The district’s board of education made it official Tuesday after approving the choice and Mullins’ contract. Board Chairman Kenneth Robertson worked closely with Hub during his two years as superintendent and said Scott County Schools “better get ready” for Hub, who will hit the ground running with his go-getter attitude.

“He knows what’s going on everywhere,” Robertson said. “I think he’s been a real asset for our district.”

Robertson credited Hub with helping secure the district’s Area Technology Center. The project is still in the works, Robertson said. Bidding on the project is expected to occur this month with construction tentatively set to begin in early August.

Securing the center couldn’t have been possible without Hub, Robertson said. After the state legislature got cold feet on its commitment to the center, Robertson said, Hub intervened and helped make it happen. He described Hub as a stickler when it comes to student achievement.

Hub was grateful as he gave some closing comments to the board at the meeting. He also praised the board for helping secure school facility money through a nickel tax.

“Thank you for the opportunity,” he said.

Hub said he’s known Mullins for years and that he’ll be a good fit for the job.

Mullins, who was not at the meeting, will start a four-year contract term July 1 after Hub officially steps down June 30.

Mullins has 22 years of experience in education, according to a news release. He’s currently superintendent of Garrard County Schools, a job he’s had since the 2013-14 school year.

Before becoming a superintendent, Mullins was principal of LaRue County High School for eight years. He had a one-year stint as principal of Caverna High School after four years at Lewisburg School in Logan County. He also has experience as an assistant principal, athletic director and teacher.

Hub described Mullins as someone known for “school leadership,” and Robertson said he’s “very well thought of” throughout the state.

Twelve people applied for the opening with eight finalists for the job. Ultimately, the board interviewed seven of those finalists before committing to Mullins.

Robertson said Mullins’ history with the district and experience as a superintendent made him a standout candidate.

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