Departing Ankeny Athletics Director to Lead Des Moines High School

Kevin Biggs, departing athletics and activities director for Ankeny school district, is set to be the new principal at Roosevelt High School in Des Moines.

Biggs will replace Kathie Danielson, according to the Des Moines Register. He starts on July 1. 

The Des Moines school board narrowly approved Biggs' appointment at its Tuesday meeting, the Register also reported. Of the seven board members, three voted against his hiring, citing his proposed salary and concerns about a lack of racial diversity among top school leaders.

At Roosevelt, Biggs will earn an annual salary of $120,800, the article said.

The Ankeny school board accepted Biggs' resignation at a special board meeting in April. He has been with the district since 2011.

Biggs told the Register he resigned so he could spend more time with his family.