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CEDAR RAPIDS — New Cedar Rapids school board President Jennifer Neumann spoke about taking “accountability” and establishing trust with the community before being appointed Monday by fellow board members in a 4-3 vote.

Newcomer Scott Drzycimski, facing no opposition, was unanimously appointed as vice president of the board, promising “a strong focus on communication and accountability.” He was elected to the school board this month.

The board also said goodbye to three outgoing members, including Nancy Humbles, the first Black woman to serve on the Cedar Rapids school board. Humbles served 16 years on the Cedar Rapids school board and was elected four times. She did not run for re-election th

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