Iowa City School Board Seeks New Member | Cedar Rapids News

Iowa City’s school board is urgently seeking a new member to fill a vacant seat amid deep financial turmoil, with looming budget cuts and potential school closures on the horizon. The deadline to apply is September 9, and the board will make its pick by September 15 — a move that saves the district an estimated $60,000 compared to holding a special election. Eight diverse applicants, including parents, educators, and an accounting student, are vying for the role, all eager to tackle the district’s financial woes and bring fresh leadership. The appointed member will serve until the next election in November 2027 — and could run for a full term. The public still has a chance to demand a special election if they gather enough signatures after the appointment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b9a9a98cc988d572