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DELPHOS — With just three days left to accept applications for the superintendent’s position at Delphos City Schools, board of education members set an executive session meeting for 7 p.m. Feb. 21 to review applications received. Board President Perry Wiltsie announced at Monday’s meeting there were nine applications to review so far.

The board is to begin the interview process on March 5.

Interim Superintendent Frank Sukup will step down at the end of the current school year.

Sukup announced more than $25,000 worth of safety upgrades to district buildings have been completed or are scheduled for completion this spring. Following the tragic school shooting in Newtown, Conn., the district visited some areas of concern. A new buzz-in entryway has been installed at Landeck Elementary and Jefferson High School and Middle School will each have the same type installed by spring. Additional security cameras will also be installed at those buildings and Franklin Elementary as well.