JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Recently hired Louis L’Amour Elementary Principal Jon Koehmstedt has resigned.

During a special meeting June 11th, the Jamestown Public School Board approved the resignation an 8-0 vote. Koehmstedt has recently been hired this past April. Originally selected by a search committee from a pool of 15 candidates, he was hired to replace retired Principal Vikki Coombs.

No reason for the resignation is known at this time. The position will remain open until a pool of candidates can be formed and selected candidates can be interviewed.