Decorah School District's Kurt DeVore has been hired as superintendent in Lone Tree School District

The Decorah Community School District's Director of Information, Systems, and Instructional Technology for the last 16 years, Kurt DeVore, will become the new Superintendent of Schools in the Lone Tree School District near Iowa City. DeVore will officially begin his duties on July 1st, pending formal board approval on April 14th. Between now and then, he will be involved in as many transition activities in and with Lone Tree Schools as possible. In his verbal acceptance of the job offer, DeVore said, "I am incredibly honored to join the Lone Tree Community School District team. My family and I felt extremely welcomed by the people we met during the day and throughout the interview process. Lone Tree Community Schools has a school and community passion which is exemplified by their teachers, administrators, staff, parents, and most importantly students. I look forward to partnering with everyone and building upon the great things which are taking place at Lone Tree Community Schools." DeVore has a long history in the DCSD, including currently serving as a Central Office Administrator; working with building principals and grade-level teams at the elementary, middle, and high school levels; technology integration throughout the district; assisting PK-12 Instructional Coaches; and designing/implementing 1:1 technology initiative. He also serves as part of the Administrative Cabinet, District Leadership Team, as well as assisting the Business Manager and Superintendent in managing district finances. DeVore also was instrumental in passage of a successful $20 million bond issue at Decorah. He is very active in the community, serving as President of Rotary, Northeast Iowa Community College Board member, Chair of the Winneshiek County Board of Health, and local preschool board. Devore is scheduled to complete his Doctor of Education this winter from the University of Northern Iowa. Lone Tree School Board President Christina Magruder shared the following: "We are thrilled to have Mr. DeVore joining us as our next superintendent! He has a strong record of leadership, and we're excited with what he is bringing to the Lone Tree Community School District."