At its regular meeting Monday, November 27, the IKM-Manning School Board approved the resignation of Superintendent Trevor Miller, effective June 30, 2024.
Miller started at IKM-Manning in 2017 as a shared superintendent with Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton. Starting July 1, 2024, he will serve as the superintendent of Exira-EHK and move into a shared agreement with the Audubon Community School District.
In his letter of resignation, Miller stated that he feels the district is in need of a fresh start. He will continue planning for the new gymnasium and classroom addition and look at other facility needs. He will work on the district’s budget and will assist the new superintendent in order to secure a smooth transition for the district.
When asked what Superintendent Miller is most proud of during his time at IKM-Manning, he shared that three accomplishments rose to the top. He is incredibly proud of the hard working and flexible staff that IKM-Manning has. He was especially proud of the staff during the pandemic and how they addressed the learning gaps from the months lost in 2020. He feels that the work the district has done with social and emotional learning, including hiring more staff to meet student needs, has been important in making positive connections with students. Finally, Miller is proud of the additional educational opportunities that have been created for students including the creation of the DMACC Templeton Center as well as continued partnerships with local businesses.
“I want to thank the staff, school board, and communities that have supported the school over the past seven years. Passing the voter approved PPEL and also moving forward with the MS/HS addition with the sales tax money is a great move in the right direction for our district. This was all accomplished with no additional tax impact to our tax payers. Being in a rural district, you have to be creative with your finances to best meet the needs of our students. ” Miller stated.
Figuring out if IKM-Manning continues to share a superintendent will be the first decision the school board will need to make. “We appreciate the fact that Miller has resigned early enough to allow us time to find a high quality replacement,” says Board President, Luke Potthoff. “As a board we will be discussing what the future looks like for this position.” The school board will meet again soon to start that conversation.