BUTLER TWP — Butler Vocational-Technical School has a new principal to kick off the new school year.

Regina Hiler began working on Aug. 17. She has a three-year contract with an $80,000 starting salary. Hiler was previously principal at Lawrence County Vocational-Technical School in New Castle.

She replaces Kurt Speicher, who was named Butler Vo-Tech’s director in June.

“We’re very excited to have someone with a career and technical education background, and we’re looking forward to moving forward,” Speicher said.

Classes begin at the vo-tech on Sept. 2.