CityView to Add Two Leadership Roles, Effective July 1, Pending Board Approval

The Cedar Rapids Comm School District said CityView Community High School will adopt a new leadership structure starting July 1, with Dennis Becker set to become head of school and Trevor Templeman to serve as lead instructor, pending board approval.

District spokespeople said the change is intended to support “student centered learning in bold, fresh ways.” "Starting on July 1, CityView will welcome a new leadership structure designed to support student centered learning in bold, fresh ways," said Joe, a staff member with the Cedar Rapids Comm School District. "Dennis Becker will step into the role of head of school, and Trevor Templeman will serve as lead instructor, pending board approval, of course."

The district also said Principal Adam Zimmerman will remain the principal of record and continue providing leadership and support. The announcement did not include details about employment contracts, salary changes, or whether the board will vote at a specific upcoming meeting. The district characterized the move as part of CityView’s ongoing efforts to “push boundaries and reimagine what school can be.”

Discussion only: the change was announced on the district podcast and described as pending board approval; no formal board motion or vote was recorded in the podcast. Direction: the district intends the leadership structure to begin July 1 if the board approves. Decision: none recorded in the podcast; formal approval remains to be taken by the school board.

Questions about contract terms, reporting lines, or the board meeting at which approval will be sought were not specified in the podcast.