BATAVIA - The Batavia School Board on Tuesday approved the appointment of a new Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and a new Batavia High School principal.

“These two educators not only bring a great deal of experience to the district, but a strong commitment to educate the whole child and a passion to help both students and staff to reach their full potential," Batavia School Superintendent Jack Barshinger said in a press release.

Steve Pearce, a principal from Schaumburg School District 54, will become the district’s new Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources on July 1. He will replace Associate Superintendent Greg Romaneck, who is retiring at the end of the current school year after seven years with the district and 33 years in education.