Clear Lake Interim School Superintendent Dwight Pierson has informed the School Board of his willingness to continue to serve the district.
    Board members agreed Monday night to suspend their search for a new superintendent.
    “Dwight has agreed to stay at least one more year to give us the continuity that in the last few years we have been lacking,” said Board President Sandy Christ.  She said the Board will work out compensation arrangements with Pierson.
    Christ said the Board recognized the advantage in identifying superintendent candidates early in the school year, but said the group has been busy with other issues which have shifted their focus.  The sale of two school buildings, relocation of the administrative office, decisions made regarding the acceptance of two large trusts to the district, and regular school maintenance issues have required considerable Board input, she noted.
    “Dwight’s really helped us do some strategic planning and there’s more work to do,” said Christ.  “It’s very good news that he is willing to continue to serve.”
    Pierson retired as superintendent of the Forest City School  District in June 2007.  He stepped into the interim position in Clear Lake the following month after Mike Wright resigned as superintendent.  He initially agreed to spend two years with the district.  Pierson was honored as the 2007 Iowa Superintendent of the Year by the School Administrators of Iowa organization.