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District reports 24 early retirements and $670,000 in estimated rollover savings; hiring underway

Ottumwa Community School District Board of Education · January 13, 2026
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Superintendent reported 24 employees accepted early retirement or early-resignation incentives (13 certified, 11 non-certified). The district estimates roughly $670,000 in annual savings from replacing certified positions at lower salary steps and said hiring and scheduling decisions will determine final replacement plans.

District leaders told the board that 24 employees accepted early retirement or early-resignation incentives this cycle: 13 certified and 11 non-certified staff. The superintendent and finance staff said estimated rollover savings from replacing certified positions at a BA step 6 average are…

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