OZARK, Mo. — The superintendent of Ozark schools is retiring despite a three-year contract that would keep him in the position until the 2025-2026 school year.
Chris Bauman’s last day of work is on June 30. The Ozark Board of Educators accepted his retirement at an April 13 board meeting.
Bauman’s wife is battling terminal cancer, according to a press release from Ozark Schools.


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