Several USD 480 administrators and employees will be joining former 480 Superintendent Lance Stout in Independence, Missouri. LHS principal Keith Adams, South Principal Gib Rito, Director of Auxiliary Services Robert Burkey, and Director of Data and Testing Jill Stout have accepted jobs in Independence, in the Kansas City area. Athletic secretary Jill Adams, Cottonwood teacher Nikki Burkey, and LHS counselor Yvonne Rito will seek jobs at Independence. They will finish their contracts at 480 this spring before leaving.