The USD 428 Board of Education will meet in three special sessions at noon on Friday, Jan. 17; 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20; and at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the District Education Office, 201 S. Patton Road. Three candidates for the position of Superintendent of Schools have been invited to visit Great Bend on these dates. In addition to the BOE meetings, public events are scheduled.