The hot topic of the summer has been transportation, and the district has made strides in fixing the issues.
The board announced Dr. Travis Madison during a meeting Monday evening. If his contract is approved during a meeting on June 12, it would take effect July 1.
Officials with New Albany-Floyd County Schools said the fight happened last Friday.
The district says it will continue to base decisions on masking on how widespread the disease is in the county.
If there aren't enough drivers for each route, parents will then either have to drive their child to school themselves or plan for their child to participate in virtual learning until a bus service becomes available.
Superintendent Dr. Brad Snyder said the district is "actively recruiting" and "constantly looking for qualified individuals."
About 79% of the district's roughly 10,900 students chose to be back inside the classroom with new pandemic protocols.
In the first two weeks the district confirmed COVID-19 cases at 6 schools.
With social distancing the order of the day, it promises to be a commencement unlike any before -- and some students say they're not sure whether they'll attend.
The last day of school for students is May 21.