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The Des Moines Public Schools board has accepted the resignation of a superintendent after state and federal officials said he lacked both a valid Iowa license and authorization to work in the United States.

The board voted 7–0 Tuesday night to accept Superintendent Ian Roberts’ resignation, with one board member wiping away tears as she read a statement in Spanish.

"Friday morning, everything changed for all of us, including Dr. Roberts," school board chair Jackie Norris said during the meeting.

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"The individual who was leading our district with energy and enthusiasm was detained by ICE agents. Since that time, this district, the Iowa Departme

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