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The Superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, Dr. Ian Roberts, was detained by ICE, leading the district to appoint Associate Superintendent Matt Smith as interim superintendent while they await further updates. The reasons for the detention are unknown, and the district is focused on maintaining educational stability.
Two high-ranking employees hired by Monifa McKnight last fall have departed from Montgomery County Public Schools, along with the superintendent herself, leaving unanswered questions about the terms of McKnight's exit. Nancy Navarro, hired as senior adviser of external affairs, and Laverne Kimball, acting chief in the Office of School Support and Well-Being, have both left the district. The board plans to vote on appointing Monique Felder as the new interim superintendent, despite past scrutiny surrounding her failure to disclose fees from an educational consultancy.
The Montgomery County school board plans to appoint Monique Felder as interim superintendent, despite her documented issues including accepting payments from a company with ties to school district vendors while working in Nashville, and being involved in lawsuits during her time at MCPS. The board claims to have reviewed the findings and is confident in Felder's ability to lead, but questions arise about her suitability for the role and the board's decision-making in light of recent leadership issues within MCPS.
The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Board of Education plans to appoint Monique Felder, a former MCPS administrator and recent superintendent of a North Carolina school district, as interim superintendent following the departure of former superintendent Monifa McKnight. Felder's appointment comes amid scrutiny over her transparency in accepting payments from an educational consultancy that worked with her previous school district in Tennessee. The board will vote on her appointment during a meeting on Tuesday, and despite past investigation into her financial disclosure reporting, the board expressed confidence in Felder's leadership and ability to guide MCPS through the transition.
Toni Williams, the interim superintendent of the Memphis-Shelby County School District, will no longer be considered for the permanent superintendent position after signing a new contract. Despite calls from parents to remove her from the candidate pool, the school board voted to renew Williams' contract as interim superintendent for the current school year. The new contract maintains her salary and includes provisions for vacation days. Williams expressed her commitment to serving the board and the community, particularly as a positive role model for female students. The school district will continue its search for a permanent superintendent, with new finalists expected to be presented soon.
The superintendent of Itasca Independent School District in North Texas, Michael Stevens, has been suspended with pay after being charged with online solicitation of a minor. Stevens was arrested on June 1 after a sting operation and was accused of planning to drive to Houston to meet a 15-year-old girl for sex. The district's board of trustees has appointed Keith Boles as the interim superintendent. Stevens' bond was set at $100,000.
Michael Stevens, a north Texas superintendent, has been suspended from his job after being arrested for allegedly trying to meet up with a Houston teen for sex. Stevens is charged with online solicitation of a minor and is scheduled to face a judge again on Monday. The Itasca ISD school board held a special meeting on Monday morning in which they decided to take immediate action to suspend Stevens from his role. The school board appointed veteran Superintendent Keith Boles to serve as the interim superintendent starting Tuesday, June 6.
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson has named Fred Waller, a former chief of patrol and operations in the Chicago Police Department, as the interim superintendent until a permanent replacement for former Chicago Police Supt. David Brown is chosen. Waller, who has spent 34 years in the department, said he doesn’t plan on applying for the permanent position. Johnson has made it clear he is determined to choose an insider as Brown’s permanent replacement to help restore morale among the rank-and-file and stop the exodus of officers that has left Chicago with 1,700 fewer officers than when Mayor Lori Lightfoot took office.
The Brevard County School Board has placed the district's interim superintendent, Dr. Robert Schiller, on administrative leave and appointed Assistant Superintendent for Facilities Sue Hann as acting superintendent. The board cited requests to amend Schiller's contract and accusations against him as reasons for the suspension and investigation. Schiller denies making the requests and has advised against discussing the issue without his attorney.