Bement superintendent retiring after 20 years of service

BEMENT – Darrell Stevens said he has seen a lot of changes during his 20 years as Bement school superintendent.

Declining enrollment, increased state requirements for testing, curriculum improvements and increased costs provided constant challenges for the small-town school district.

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