Board extends Superintendent Jonathan Cooper’s contract five years
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The Mason City School District board voted to extend Superintendent Jonathan Cooper’s contract for five additional years after public praise from board members; the motion passed by roll call.
The Mason City School District Board of Education voted to extend Superintendent Jonathan Cooper’s contract for five additional years, approving the measure by roll call.
Board members framed the extension as a move to preserve continuity and leadership as the district pursues its long-term strategic goals. Several members praised Cooper’s accessibility, stewardship of district resources and community engagement as reasons for the extension.
Board members spoke in support of retaining Cooper, saying his leadership produced stability and that he is accessible to staff and the public. The board moved and voted on the extension during the meeting; the roll call showed board members voting in favor and no opposition.
Superintendent Jonathan Cooper thanked the board and community for the support, saying, “Thank you. From the bottom of my heart, I love serving this district,” and noting his enthusiasm for continuing the district’s planned work.
The board’s action keeps Cooper as the district’s superintendent through the newly approved contract term. The district said the extension supports continuity as Mason carries out district priorities into coming years.
