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Des Moines School Board approves 2-year contract for interim Superintendent Matt Smith
Matt Smith was unanimously appointed interim superintendent under a two-year contract after Ian Roberts was arrested for immigration violations and falsifying records.
- On Thursday, Oct. 9 the Des Moines School Board approved a two-year contract for Matt Smith as interim superintendent through the 2026-27 school year.
- Following the Sept. 26 detention of Ian Roberts, former superintendent Ian Roberts was held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement after officials revealed he was not a U.S. citizen and had worked without authorization since at least 2020.
- Matt Smith, a long-time DMPS leader, has worked at DMPS since 2010, served as North High School principal, became associate superintendent in 2018, and was interim superintendent in 2022-23 while leading the Reimagining Education initiative.
- The contract specifies compensation, including a $286,716 salary, $57,345 tax-sheltered annuity, $600 monthly reimbursement, and support costs for an executive coach, with post-contract senior administrator options.
- Board Chair Jackie Norris said Matt Smith brings stability, energy and enthusiasm to DMPS, and the contract includes a district-owned cell phone plus a possible salary increase in year two.
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DMPS board approves two-year interim superintendent contract for Matt Smith
DES MOINES, Iowa -- In a quest for stability for the school district, the Des Moines School Board has approved a two-year contract for Matt Smith to serve as the district's interim superintendent. The contract goes through the 2026-2027 school year. The board met on Thursday morning and voted to approve the contract. Smith took on the role of interim superintendent in September following the detention of former superintendent Ian Roberts by Immi…
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