The Red Oak School District’s Board of Education, Wednesday night, approved the hiring of Tom Messigner as their new Superintendent. The vote to hire Messinger took place during a Special Meeting.

Messinger currently serves as the High School Principal in Burlington, a position he’s held for 11 years. He has also worked for the Eddyville-Blakesburg Community School District as High School Principal, Activities Director/Assistant High School Principal, and High School math teacher.

Tom Messinger received his Specialist and Master of Science Degrees from Drake University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics Education from the University of Iowa. School Officials say Messinger was selected from a very competitive field of applicants. Final interviews were conducted by four focus groups (administrators, support staff, classroom teachers, and parent/community members) and the Board of Education.

In a statement, Red Oak School Board President Lee Fellers said “The Board was very pleased with the selection process, the quality of applicants and from input received from our four focus groups. We are looking forward to welcoming Tom to the Red Oak Community and helping him with the transition in his new role as Superintendent.”