The Pekin Community School District Board of Education accepted Superintendent Derek Philips’ resignation after a closed-session meeting. Philip’s departure, occurring just a year and a half into his tenure, surprised both teachers and students. Sources indicate that the suspension issued by Philips to the child of a school board member for using a racial slur, later overturned by the board, may have contributed to his resignation.
Educators express concerns over the turnover within a school district in southeastern Iowa, highlighting its impact on both staff and students, especially in the wake of the superintendent’s resignation.
Updated on May 6, 2024