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Iowa City's school board meets its superintendent search firm today

The Good Day Iowa City teamFrom Monday’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you follow Iowa City schools, the board has a work session today. It will meet with Grundmeyer, an organization that helps districts find superintendents, as the search for a new one continues.

The board approved a contract with the firm, The Gazette reports. Its services include screening applicants and running executive-level background checks on finalists.

The district is paying $25,731 for its superintendent search

$25,731
the district is paying for Grundmeyer's services
4-2
vote that hired Degner for a new district role

Source: The Gazette

  • Work session: today, Mon., Nov. 9, at 4:30 p.m.
  • Interim superintendent: Amy Kortemeyer, who retired from Linn-Mar
  • Degner's new role: executive director of secondary education

Matt Degner resigned as superintendent effective July 1 amid a district budget crisis. Board members Mitch Lingo and Jayne Finch opposed hiring him for his new role, and Finch resigned from the board in August.

The search has moved from a resignation to a work session

  1. July 1Matt Degner's resignation as superintendent takes effect.
  2. AugustBoard member Jayne Finch resigns from the school board.
  3. Nov. 9Board holds a 4:30 p.m. work session with Grundmeyer.

Sources: KCRG, The Gazette

Sources: KCRG, The Gazette

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