OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Elkhorn school board decided to promote Assistant Superintendent Bary Habrock to lead the growing district when current superintendent Steve Baker retires next year.

The district’s board decided Monday to promote Habrock, who has worked in the Elkhorn district for roughly two decades.

The 44-year-old has been assistant superintendent since 2009.

Board president John Marasco says Habrock’s vision for the future fit well with the board’s strategic plan.