KAAL-TV Created: February 18, 2021 07:16 PM (ABC 6 News) - Thursday, the Austin School Board voted to select Dr. Joey Page, Superintendent of Byron Public Schools, as the district’s new superintendent. “The consensus was that Dr. Page has the qualifications and skills to move the school district forward. We feel he will come into the position with an open mind, ready to listen, and committed to finding the best direction for the district, and we look forward to working with him,” said Kathy Green, Board Chair. The school board will be conducting contract negotiations with Dr. Page, and if those negotiations are successful, a contract is expected to be approved by the School Board at a February 22, 2021 regular school board meeting.