BISMARCK — The business manager of West Fargo Public Schools will be the new head of elementary and secondary education in North Dakota.

Levi Bachmeier has been appointed state superintendent of public instruction, to succeed Kirsten Baesler, who is leaving the role for a federal education job.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong made the announcement during a news conference Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the Capitol in Bismarck.

“Levi has established himself as a trusted voice and highly capable leader in K through 12 education over the past decade,” Armstrong said.

Bachmeier’s role will begin after Baesler's resignation. The U.S. Senate confirmed her as assistant secretary for elementary and secondary education in the U.S. Department of Education on Oct. 7.

Her resignation date and swearing-in for the fed

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