First-year superintendent Adam Clapp has been preparing for his newest role in the Monticello School district for most of the calendar year.

He says that's why when he started day one it was a little different to be on the other side of the Superintendent's chair but because he had been so well prepared, he didn't need to step in and quote - "upset the apple cart".

Clapp says the start of the school year has gone very well and goes back to the transition work that went into him taking over on July 1. While there were some differences, he feels fortunate to have been able to consistently meet with Dr. Zimmerman to learn about the job.

According to Clapp, he'll now have to work much closer with the Board of Education. He calls the current Board of Education excellent and in tune with where the district wants to go. 

On the WHOW Morning Show Wednesday, Clapp indicated he hopes to continue to remain still somewhat visible with the kids of the district. He says it's the interactions with the students that appeal to educators and so he hopes to remain involved as much as he can.