Associate Superintendent Cody Martzluf joined Illini Bluffs School District #327 in July 2014, bringing broad experience in Prek-12 education. He began as a district technologist at IB in 2002, became a district technologist for a large prek-12 district in 2005, and was the Network Specialist for Limestone High School District #310 before coming back to IB as Director of Technology. Earning his Chief School Business Official’s endorsement (CSBO) in 2019, Mr. Martzluf was then promoted to Director of Technology and Business Services, overseeing the technology department and district finances. In 2022, Mr. Martzluf earned his Education Specialist (ED. S) degree with the Superintendent's Endorsement. On July 1, 2022, he was promoted to Associate Superintendent of Operations/CSBO. In his current role, Mr. Martzluf oversees district finances, technology, school nutrition, transportation, and buildings and grounds. He works with department leaders to ensure school district operations are efficient and effective in supporting learning. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on the health and safety of students and staff, fiscal leadership, successful collaboration with families and labor partners, and building positive relationships throughout the community. Mr. Martzluf is a long-time resident of the Illini Bluffs Community and resides in the Lake Camelot neighborhood with his wife Rebekah, and three children Alayna, Brayden, and Chase.

Education:
Doctor of Education (Ed. D) in Educational Leadership – Anticipated in 2023
Education Specialist (Ed. S) in Education Leadership with Superintendent Endorsement
Chief School Business Official (CSBO) Endorsement
Master of Information Systems (MIS)
Bachelor of Science
Associate in Arts and Science

Licensure:
Illinois Educator Identification Number (IEIN): 1097360
Superintendent Prekindergarten through Age 22
Chief School Business Official Prekindergarten through Age 22
Professional Educator License

Leadership Journey:
Associate Superintendent of Operations/CSBO, Illini Bluffs #327, July 2022 – Present
Director of  Technology and Business Services/CSBO, Illini Bluffs #327, July 2020 – July 2022
Director of Technology, Illini Bluffs #327, July 2014 – July 2020
Network Specialist, Limestone #310, May 2008 – July 2014
Technology Coordinator, Limestone Walters #316, October 2005 – Present
Technology Coordinator, Norwood #64, 2006 – 2009
District Technologist, Morton #709, 2005 – 2006
District Technologist, Illini Bluffs #327, 2002-2005
School Board President, Illini Bluffs #327, 2008-2009
School Board Secretary, Illini Bluffs #327, 2007-2008
School Board Member, Illini Bluffs #327, 2005-2009

Professional Memberships:
Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO)
Illinois Association of School Business Officials (IASBO)
Illinois Digital Educators Alliance (IDEA)
Illinois Educational Technology Leaders (IETL)
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

Presentations:
A Rural District’s Recipe for Improving School Facilities
IASB, IASA, IASBO (Triple I) Conference Co-Presenter – November 20, 2021

Reunification Drills: Next Level School Safety Preparedness
National Campus Safety Conference Co-Presenter – Pittsburgh, PA – November 3-5, 2021
IASB, IASA, IASBO (Triple I) Conference Co-Presenter – Chicago, IL – November 19, 2019
East Peoria District #86 In-Service Day School Safety – East Peoria, IL – October 25, 2019

Professional Awards and Recognition:
2022 - Graduate of the IASA Aspiring Superintendent's Program - 7th Cohort
2022 - Recipient of the IASA James V. and Dorothy B. Moon Scholarship
2021 - ASBO International Scholarship recipient
2018 - Featured in “Tech Director Superhero” article of K-12 Tech Director Magazine
2010 and 2013 - Limestone Community High School Support Staff Member of the Year