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Southeast Polk board announces superintendent retirement, confirms unofficial 62.2% bond result and approves routine items
Summary
At its Nov. 6 meeting, the Southeast Polk Community School District board announced Superintendent Dirk Halopnik will retire at the end of the 2025–26 school year and received an unofficial report that a district bond referendum passed with about 62.2% support.
At its Nov. 6 meeting, the Southeast Polk Community School District board announced that Superintendent Dirk Halopnik has submitted a letter of intent to retire at the end of the 2025–26 school year and will remain through June 30, 2026, while the district conducts a planned search process.
Board president told the meeting, "we have received the letter of intent for Dr. Halopnik's retirement," and said administration appreciated his service and will conduct a "thoughtful and transparent" search.
Administration presented unofficial election and bond results. Mr. Bacom reported that the district's bond referendum passed on Tuesday with roughly 62.2% support and said Polk County will provide official numbers for ratification within about two…
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