https://www.kcci.com/article/ian-roberts-dmps-superintendent-state-education-officials-revoke-license/68113564
In a letter to Roberts dated Sept. 28, Michael D. Cavin, executive director of the Board of Educational Examiners, wrote:
Our office has received information that you no longer possess legal presence in the United States, therefore you not able to hold a license issued by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (Iowa Code 256, Iowa Administrative Code 282). The license issued by the Board of Educational Examiners is no longer valid and your authority to serve as superintendent is revoked.
Pursuant to Iowa Code 256.151, you may appeal the Executive Director's decision to the Board. If you choose to appeal the Executive Director's decision, you must provide a written letter of appeal. The request for hearing shall specify the factual or legal errors that the applicant contends were made by the executive director, must identify any factual disputes upon which the applicant desires an evidentiary hearing, and may provide additional written information or documents in support of licensure. You should include in the request for appeal a statement of the reason or reasons that you believe provide a basis for reversal of the decision to deny your license application. Address this request for appeal to the Chair, Board of Educational Examiners, 701 E. Court Avenue, Suite A, Des Moines, IA 50309. A written letter of appeal must be received in this office no later than October 28, 2025.