It didn’t take long for Waconia Public Schools to name a replacement for Peter Gustafson, the long-time principal at Clearwater Middle School in Waconia who recently announced his upcoming retirement. Shane Clausen, who is currently in his fourth year as the assistant principal at Clearwater, was announced as Gustafson’s successor during the Waconia School Board meeting held on Monday, Feb. 10.
While discussing the announcement with the board, Superintendent Dr. Nancy Rajanen touched on Clausen’s “wonderful background” in education and said one thing that impressed her about Clausen is his dedication to acting as a “community servant” through his roles with Waconia Public Schools.
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