Republic School District announces superintendent transition

The Republic School District announced today that Superintendent Matt Pearce is set to retire June 30 after 13 years with the district and three decades in public education.

In a news release today from the 5,385-student district, the Republic Board of Education announced Tyler Overstreet as the next superintendent, scheduled to start his new role July 1. Overstreet is currently serving as assistant superintendent of academic services.

The superintendent oversees roughly 900 district employees. Nikki Faith, director of communications for the district, told SBJ that Pearce earned just over $205,000 in the past fiscal year, while Overstreet’s starting salary during fiscal year 2027, his first on the job, is set at $192,500.

Overstreet has worked in education for 19 years, 11 of those in Republic – six as assistant superintendent, and earlier, five years as Republic High School principal, according to the release. Pearce served as Republic superintendent for six years, and earlier was assistant superintendent for seven years.

In a video message sent to district employees and families today, Pearce called it “an honor and a privilege” to work for the district. He added, “The growth that we’ve seen as a district, all the wonderful things that we’ve done, it has been absolutely humbling to be a part of that and something that has fulfilled my heart and provided me joy.”

Pearce said he expects to continue some form of work after retirement and remain active in the Republic community, with no official plans at this time, according to the release.

He called Overstreet “an incredible person and a great leader,” according to the release, saying, “I look forward to watching Republic Schools soar to new heights under his guidance and leadership.”

School officials will begin the search for the assistant superintendent of academics position immediately, according to the release.