The Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District School Board has named David Hill as the district’s next superintendent.
As superintendent of the North Tama County CSD, Hill has helped improve the district’s financial position while adding programming and new student opportunities, in addition to leading a successful bond referendum election with 65 percent supermajority voter approval. Simultaneously, Hill served as shared superintendent of the Gladbrook-Reinbeck CSD from 2016 to 2020.
Hill is certified in ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) training and is a current member of the Central Rivers Area Education Agency’s Superintendent Advisory Committee. He holds an education specialist degree from Drake University and a PK-12 superintendent certification.
David was excited to accept the offer, and stated, “I’m honored to have been selected as the next superintendent of one of Iowa’s premier school districts. The district employs a talented staff, has great facilities and outstanding programs, and enjoys tremendous community support. I look forward to collaborating with the board, community, administration, and staff to take Waverly-Shell Rock to the next level. It’s a great day to be a Go-Hawk!”
Board President Charlene Wyatt Sauer also commented on behalf of the school board, saying, “It’s with great pleasure we welcome David Hill as our new superintendent of Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools. David’s proven experience and collaborative leadership style with a vision for student success makes him the right leader for our district. We have full confidence in David to lead the future of public education at W-SR especially as we begin this fall the process of strategic planning and long-term assessment for our school district. This is an exciting time to envision and plan what academic achievement means for our children in our communities. We appreciate the staff, student and community participation during this process and their input.”
Board members worked with Grundmeyer Leader Services to conduct the search. Hill interviewed with stakeholder interview groups consisting of students, parents, teachers, and community members on February 1.
Hill will officially begin leading the Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District effective July 1, 2024.