Ian Roberts, whose deportation order was issued in May 2024, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents last week after fleeing in his car and then on foot with a loaded handgun, a fixed-blade hunting knife and $3,000 in cash. He had existing weapon possession charges.
Mr. Roberts was the superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, the largest school system in Iowa.
The Des Moines School Board unanimously approved his appointment in 2023, with a base annual salary starting at $270,000. The school board president is Jackie Norris, who served as chief of staff to first lady Michelle Obama. The Des Moines Register reported that Mr. Roberts was selected “behind closed doors” to allow the board to “attract the best and brightest to the opportunity.”…