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    10-1-19 Memo To All Staff

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    The superintendent of the Iowa City Community School District announced that he will be leaving his position at the end of his current contract in June 2021 after serving in the role for 10 years. He is proud of the accomplishments achieved during his tenure such as developing the district's strategic plan, diversity and inclusion initiatives, resource allocation model, 1:1 laptop program, and completing a $414 million facilities master plan. Personally, he and his family have enjoyed their time in Iowa City and are grateful for the educational opportunities and experiences his sons have had in the community. He looks forward to continuing their work over the next few months before his departure.

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    The superintendent of the Iowa City Community School District announced that he will be leaving his position at the end of his current contract in June 2021 after serving in the role for 10 years. He is proud of the accomplishments achieved during his tenure such as developing the district's strategic plan, diversity and inclusion initiatives, resource allocation model, 1:1 laptop program, and completing a $414 million facilities master plan. Personally, he and his family have enjoyed their time in Iowa City and are grateful for the educational opportunities and experiences his sons have had in the community. He looks forward to continuing their work over the next few months before his departure.

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    The superintendent of the Iowa City Community School District announced that he will be leaving his position at the end of his current contract in June 2021 after serving in the role for 10 years. He is proud of the accomplishments achieved during his tenure such as developing the district's strategic plan, diversity and inclusion initiatives, resource allocation model, 1:1 laptop program, and completing a $414 million facilities master plan. Personally, he and his family have enjoyed their time in Iowa City and are grateful for the educational opportunities and experiences his sons have had in the community. He looks forward to continuing their work over the next few months before his departure.

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    The superintendent of the Iowa City Community School District announced that he will be leaving his position at the end of his current contract in June 2021 after serving in the role for 10 years. He is proud of the accomplishments achieved during his tenure such as developing the district's strategic plan, diversity and inclusion initiatives, resource allocation model, 1:1 laptop program, and completing a $414 million facilities master plan. Personally, he and his family have enjoyed their time in Iowa City and are grateful for the educational opportunities and experiences his sons have had in the community. He looks forward to continuing their work over the next few months before his departure.

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    Iowa City Community School District

    Educational Services Center


    1725 North Dodge Street • Iowa City, IA 52245 • (319) 688-1000 • Fax (319) 688-1009 • www.iowacityschools.org

    October 1, 2019

    Dear Iowa City Community School District Students, Staff, Families, and
    Stephen Murley Community:
    Superintendent of Schools

    It is with mixed emotions that I write to you today. It has been my honor and
    Matt Degner
    Assistant Superintendent
    privilege to serve the students, staff, and community of the Iowa City
    Community School District for the past decade. As I look back on the past ten
    years, I am very proud to have been a part of a team that has done so much for
    Amy Kortemeyer
    Assistant Superintendent our children. I genuinely feel that the district is set up for success for years to
    come. I also feel confident that this is a good time to consider a transition both
    Chace Ramey, J.D., Ph.D.
    professionally and personally. It is with all this in mind that I have shared with
    Chief Operations Officer the Board that I will be moving on at the end of my current contract, June 30,
    2021.

    I frequently tell people that I chose to come here for both professional and
    personal reasons. In a professional capacity, I have been fortunate to work with
    some of the finest teachers, administrators, and staff that I have known
    throughout my career. Together we have accomplished so much! Developing the
    first district strategic plan including an articulated comprehensive school
    improvement plan framework that flows from the district level to the classroom.
    Implementing the district’s first comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion
    plan including implicit bias training and cultural competency coaching. Advancing
    the district’s first weighted resource allocation model for teachers and support
    staff designed to more equitably distribute human resources throughout our
    schools. Deploying the district’s first 1:1 laptop program for 7th-12th grade
    students including implementation of the first learning management system in
    the district. Opening the Kirkwood Regional Center featuring nineteen career
    academies and serving students from eleven high schools from six districts.
    Completing the ten year $414 million facilities master plan in seven years
    including the construction of five new elementary schools, a new comprehensive
    high school, and significant renovations at all existing schools in the district. This
    was funded in part by the largest ever in the state $192 million general
    obligation bond. Those are only a few of the things that we have achieved over
    the past decade!

    As a personal choice, our family moved here to provide an outstanding


    educational opportunity for our boys. We are grateful for their experiences in
    the classroom and extracurricular activities at school and in the community and

    The mission of the Iowa City Community School District is to ensure all students will become responsible, independent learners capable of making informed
    decisions in a democratic society as well as in the dynamic global community; this is accomplished by challenging each student with a rigorous and creative
    curriculum taught by a diverse, professional, caring staff and enriched through the resources and the efforts of families and the entire community.
    for all of the hard work and dedication put forth by their teachers and coaches. We are very
    excited to watch our youngest walk across the stage as he graduates this May. Our sons have
    been well prepared for post-secondary education, career, and life. For that we owe this
    community our heartfelt gratitude! The community welcomed us with open arms and made our
    time in Iowa a warm and enjoyable experience. We have met so many wonderful people and
    formed life-long friendships.

    I look forward to continuing our work together over the coming months as we focus on
    providing the children of our community the finest education in the country. Thank you all so
    very much for everything that you have done to make my time here so rewarding.

    Sincerely,

    Stephen F. Murley
    Superintendent of Schools

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