Des Moines school board completes organizational business, approves consent items and several SBRC budget requests At the Nov. 25 meeting the board approved the agenda and consent agenda (including $4,171,180.60 in bills), accepted election canvass results, swore in new directors and elected Kim Martorano chair and Dr. Skyler Mayberry Mays vice chair; the board also approved a Central Academy repair project, a personnel termination recommendation, and two SBRC modified-allowable-growth requests.

The Des Moines school board's recent meeting was packed with crucial decisions, including a $4.2 million consent agenda and the election of new leadership.

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Des Moines school board releases investigator report, vows stricter vetting for next superintendent The Des Moines Independent Comm School District board on Nov. 25 released an independent investigator's report on the recent superintendent hiring process and said it will use the findings to tighten vetting, background and reference checks before selecting the next superintendent.

The Des Moines school board is taking a hard look at its hiring process after a revealing independent report, promising to tighten vetting for its next superintendent.

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DMPS presents five‑year budget forecast as enrollment slide drives a $30.5M FY27 gap District finance staff told the board that a multi‑year forecast, falling enrollment and rising benefits costs create an estimated FY27 gap (~$30.5M); presenters outlined scenarios tied to state aid, new unbudgeted expenses and a staffing‑standards process to close the shortfall.

Des Moines schools face a staggering $30.5 million budget gap due to declining enrollment and rising costs, prompting urgent discussions on staffing and funding strategies.

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Des Moines board celebrates bond win, creates bond oversight committee The Des Moines Independent Community School District celebrated passage of a facilities bond and established a bond oversight committee to monitor construction and spending, with the superintendent thanking community volunteers and promising public dashboards tracking progress.

Des Moines voters have given the green light to a transformative facilities bond, paving the way for a transparent oversight committee to keep the community informed every step of the way.

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Iowa district hired superintendent despite false Morgan State doctorate claim on his resume The superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two years ago but was hired even aft...

If accurate, falsification of a resume or job application is certainly grounds for termination of employment. Still many missing and unclear facts. #DesMoinesSchools #IanRoberts

Des Moines Schools Collect Over 9000 Signatures for November Bond Referendum Community support solidifies plans for Des Moines General Obligation Bond on November ballot.

Des Moines schools have shattered records by collecting over 9,000 signatures for a bond referendum, igniting hope for a brighter future in education!

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School District prioritizes chronic absenteeism to improve graduation rates District implements strategies to address absenteeism and enhance student graduation outcomes.

The Des Moines School District is launching a major initiative to tackle chronic absenteeism, a key player in determining graduation success.

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Des Moines School Board outlines $600M bond plan for facility improvements Board discusses funding needs for new buildings and renovations across school facilities.

The Des Moines School Board is planning a bold $600 million bond initiative to revamp local facilities and tackle urgent infrastructure challenges!

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Des Moines Schools board plans strategic governance updates by 2025 Board members outline timeline for governance improvements and preschool investment discussions.

The Des Moines School Board is prioritizing preschool education as a key to student success, urging state legislators to boost funding in a strategic push toward better governance.

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Des Moines Public Schools unveils ambitious 10-year plan to reimagine education facilities Des Moines Public Schools plans significant changes to improve student and staff experiences over eight years.

Des Moines Public Schools is set to revolutionize education with a bold 10-year plan aimed at transforming facilities and enhancing student experiences.

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Des Moines educators call for urgent curriculum reform to boost teacher retention and student engagement Urgent curriculum and communication reforms needed to enhance teacher retention and student engagement.

Des Moines educators are demanding urgent reforms to revitalize curriculum and strengthen the bonds between teachers and students in a bid to combat declining enrollment and funding.

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