JOHNSTON, Iowa — Johnston Community School District Superintendent Laura Kacer will step down from her position on June 30, 2023, as the district's school board begins its search for "a different direction in leadership."
Kacer will be offering her resignation at the Monday, Feb. 20 board meeting. According to a statement sent out to district families, Kacer will comply with the board's wishes for a leadership change.
The statement reads in part:
"The board would like to thank Mrs. Kacer for her years of service and commitment to the District. She has carried out her responsibilities professionally, ethically, and with the interests of students and staff always at the forefront of her decision-making."
A quote from Kacer about her time with the district was also included in the statement:
“My tenure with JCSD has been a highlight of my career in public education thus far. Together with talented staff members and administrators we accomplished many great things for our students. I am very proud of the work that we have put in place to meet the goals of our Strategic Plan, and I look forward to finishing the school year leading and supporting the work of JCSD. I will be forever grateful for the trusting relationships that I have been fortunate enough to develop with many of our internal and external stakeholders who care very much about the success of JCSD. I am extremely proud of the staff in JCSD who show up every day and give their very best to support the students and one another. The challenges of working in public education are many; however, the talented and dedicated JCSD educators and staff, coupled with our community support, make JCSD a great place to be.”
Updates will be released and public input will be considered as the board looks for Kacer's successor, which will start immediately.