TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Education Deputy Commissioner Dale Dennis is retiring after a 53-year-career with the department.
The agency announced Tuesday that Dennis will retire effective Sept. 30. He joined the education department in 1967, was named deputy commissioner in 1976 and has been interim commissioner of education four times since July 1995. As deputy commissioner of fiscal and administrative services, Dennis supervises the distribution of about $5 billion in state and federal funds to schools. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly praised Dennis as a “relentless advocate” for Kansas schools.
Craig Neuenswander, who is director of school finance, will take over Dennis’ position.
