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Board honors retiring director Sean Eyestone after eight years of service

Iowa City Community School District Board of Directors · December 15, 2025

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Summary

Directors and staff recognized Sean Eyestone for his contributions to the district, including facility improvements and early childhood expansion; Eyestone reflected on his tenure and urged the board to focus on students and complete the move to semesters.

The Iowa City Community School District Board took time during its Dec. 9 meeting to recognize retiring director Sean Eyestone.

Colleagues praised Eyestone’s institutional knowledge, calm leadership and dedication. Several directors recounted working closely with him and thanked him for his service to the district. Eyestone then offered remarks tracing his time on the board (elected eight years and four months ago), thanked staff and family, and highlighted accomplishments he was proud of: hiring the superintendent (Matt), steady facility improvements, early childhood expansion and improved collaboration between the board and administration. He also urged the board to complete a long-discussed move from trimesters to semesters.

The board presented farewell remarks and indicated a recognition plaque will be delivered to him when it is available.