District Organizational Chart

  • Superintendent of Schools


    Matt Degner
    Matt Degner
    degner.matt@iowacityschools.org

    Matt has served in the Iowa City Community School District since July of 2013. Matt was Principal of South East Junior High for the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 school years. Since that time he has served as Director of Secondary Schools, Assistant Superintendent, and now Superintendent. Prior to Iowa City, Matt served two different school districts in Iowa; Williamsburg and Bettendorf. Matt has one child at Lemme Elementary and two children at City High School. His wife, Dr. Kate Degner is a teacher in the District and an adjunct professor at the University of Iowa. Matt is passionate about equity, engagement, and innovation in education.

  • Deputy Superintendent



    Chace Ramey

    Chace Ramey
    Deputy Superintendent
    ramey.chace@iowacityschools.org

    Chace first joined the Iowa City Community School District in 2012. After serving as the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources until December of 2015, Chace ventured to Fairfax County Public Schools in Fairfax, Virginia to serve as the HR Assistant Superintendent. He returned home to ICCSD in 2018. Chace and his wife have three children.

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