ICE arrest exposes gaps in oversight: How superintendent Ian Roberts ran Des Moines schools undetected
Des Moines superintendent Ian Roberts, once celebrated for his leadership and equity goals, was arrested by ICE for lacking legal U.S. status, exposing major lapses in school district oversight. Despite a polished résumé and vetting by consultants, his falsified citizenship went undetected for years, prompting federal probes into hiring, verification, and accountability practices.
Des Moines superintendent Ian Roberts, once celebrated for his leadership and equity goals, was arrested by ICE for lacking legal U.S. status, exposing major lapses in school district oversight. Despite a polished résumé and vetting by consultants, his falsified citizenship went undetected for years, prompting federal probes into hiring, verification, and accountability practices.
