At this week’s Pella School Board meeting, Lincoln Elementary Rich Schulte submitted his resignation. Schulte, a Pella native, has been the principal at the elementary school since 2006, and will begin work with the Great Prairie AEA in the fall. He said at the meeting the overall direction of Lincoln remains strong, with the growth seen inside of their new building and the abilities of the staff and students to continue growing and learning. Board President Joan Corbin thanked Schulte for his years of service, and expressed her excitement that Schulte intends to keep his family in Pella and kids in the district. A search for Schulte’s replacement is ongoing, as the district is currently accepting applications.