A longtime figure in local athletics has announced his plans to retire this summer.
At their Tuesday night meeting, the Mars Area School Board accepted the retirement of Athletic Director Scott Heinauer effective the end of the workday August 5th.
Superintendent Dr. Mark Gross and several Mars board members thanked Heinauer for his 34 years of service to Mars as an administrator and head football coach.
The district has already posted an advertisement for interested candidates to fill the position. A committee of administrators will screen applicants for interviews and make a recommendation to the board on or before July 19th.
If the Mars Board chooses to hire a candidate at their meeting scheduled for that day, the new Athletic Director will be able to work with Heinauer to ensure a smooth transition.