DES MOINES, Iowa [KCCI-TV] — Des Moines Public School leaders voted to approve Associate Superintendent Matt Smith’s contract as the district’s interim superintendent.

Under the new contract, Smith will serve in the new role through June 30, 2027. He took over the role on September 26.The annual salary written into the contract is $286,716 for the first year, which is a more than $25,000 increase from his current salary.

The new contract is the same salary former Superintendent Ian Roberts was earning. After the first year, the board will determine raises based on Smith’s performance.