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Source: The Gazette

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Matt Degner, superintendent of the Iowa City Community School District, listens during a Feb. 24 board meeting at the district’s Educational Services Building in Iowa City. Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette CORRECTION: The resignation agreement was approved in a 4-2 vote with Mitch Lingo and Audrey Moeller opposed. The Gazette initially misreported the vote.IOWA CITY — The Iowa City school board Tuesday approved the resignation of former district leader Matt Degner by mutual consent amid an ongoing financial crisis.

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