Paul Sigler will end his 23-year career with the Oak Creek-Franklin School District at the conclusion of this school year when he retires as high school principal.

The School Board accepted the retirement Monday night. Replacing Sigler will be another long-time district employee, Michael Read, now an assistant principal at the high school.

Superintendent Sara Burmeister said Sigler has a "great deal of passion" for his work and credited him with forging strong partnerships between the school and the community.

"I think that he’s very well-liked and he'll certainly be missed," Burmeister said.

Sigler, who had previous school administration experience in western Wisconsin, began in Oak Creek as a junior-high assistant principal. He has also served as an assistant high school principal and East Middle School principal.

Read has been at Oak Creek High School for 19 years, first as a teacher and then assistant principal. That experience should ensure a smooth transition, Burmeister said.

School Board members said they were excited for Read to get the opportunity.

"This is going to make me feel old, but I've known him half my life and I'm looking forward to seeing him in that position," School Board member Kathleen Borchardt said.