Des Moines Independent Community School District public meetings in 2022

Work Session - Superintendent Search

The Des Moines School Board will hold a work session focused on the superintendent search. The main item is a discussion on survey results and outreach from community engagement sessions, led by coaches from the Council of the Great City Schools. The board will also handle procedural items like call to order and adjournment.

• Discussion on survey results, outreach & engagement sessions for superintendent search
• Presentation by AJ Crabill and Cindy Elsbernd from Council of the Great City Schools
• Community Listening Results PDF (660 KB) attached

**CANCELLED** Des Moines Public Schools Foundation Board Meeting

The scheduled regular board meeting for the Des Moines Public Schools Foundation on December 19, 2022 was cancelled. No agenda items were acted upon, including the call to order, financial review, and other business.

Special Session

The Des Moines School Board held a special session to approve a superintendent search firm. The board voted unanimously to select JG Consulting of Austin, Texas, for the search, with a contract not to exceed $40,000. The goal is to hire a permanent superintendent by the start of the 2023-24 school year.

• Approved JG Consulting as superintendent search firm for up to $40,000
• Motion passed unanimously by the board

The Board of Directors approved the selection of a consulting firm to lead the search for a new superintendent. The contract amount for the search is capped at $40,000.

• Approved JG Consulting of Austin Texas for superintendent search, not to exceed $40,000 (7-0)

Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS) Monthly Meeting - Virtual

The Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS) Advisory Committee will meet virtually to approve the agenda and receive updates on an advisory committee election, an actuarial study, and the DMTRS plan document. The actuarial study includes a comparison and an excess earnings analysis. The meeting will conclude with setting the next meeting date.

• Agenda approval (action item)
• Update on Advisory Committee election
• Actuarial study update with attached Comparison Final.pdf and DMTRS_redesign study - Excess Earnings (11-30-2022).pdf
• DMTRS Plan Document update
• Next meeting date (information)

The board reported the results of representative elections, including coin toss outcomes for term lengths. Larry presented a Gallagher Actuarial Study on salary increase projections. The board discussed the potential benefits of moving to IPERS.

• Elected Blake and Jessica to Active Employee side (Jessica 3-year term, Blake 2-year term)
• Elected Lola, Barb, and Rich to retiree side (Lola most votes, Rich 2-year term, Barb 1-year term)

Board of Directors - Board Development

The Des Moines Independent Community School District Board of Directors held a special meeting on December 6, 2022 to discuss board member development. The meeting was scheduled to continue at Django at 7:45 pm, located at 1420 Locust St, Des Moines, IA. The agenda lists a discussion and procedural focus on board development. No specific contracts, rezoning, or ordinance items were noted.

Board of Directors

The Des Moines School Board approved a consent agenda that included bills for $9,285,709.57, a contract for $198,622.70 to replace furniture at the Smouse office, and the purchase of five vehicles for $238,050. The board also received a monitoring report on Goal 3 regarding Black male student math proficiency.

• Approval of bills totaling $9,285,709.57
• Contract for Smouse Office Furniture Replacement: $198,622.70
• Purchase of five Facility Management vehicles: $238,050.00
• Monitoring Report on Goal 3: Increase Black male 11th grade math proficiency
• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2022

The Board approved three separate requests for Modified Allowable Growth (MAG) funding totaling more than $14 million for special education, LEP programs, and open enrollment. The board also approved plans for several facility renovations and authorized over $9.9 million in payments and transactions.

• Approved $6,986,490.47 MAG request for FY 2022 Special Education Deficit (7-0)
• Approved $3,613,469.34 MAG request for FY 2022-23 LEP program expenditures (7-0)
• Approved $3,520,994.40 MAG request for FY 2022-23 open enrollment costs (7-0)
• Approved $9,285,709.57 in bills and $647,906.39 in procurement card transactions (7-0)
• Approved library renovation plans for Roosevelt High School (7-0)
• Approved restroom and electrical upgrade plans for Hanawalt, Hubbell, Lovejoy, Pleasant Hill, Mitchell, and Cowles (7-0)
• Approved music storage, cooler, and ADA improvement plans for Weeks Middle School (7-0)
• Approved various facility repairs for Greenwood, Perkins, Park Avenue, and Woodlawn (7-0)

Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS) Special Meeting - Virtual

The Des Moines Teachers Retirement System Advisory Committee is holding a special virtual meeting. The primary focus of the session is to receive updates regarding the Gallagher Actuarial Report.

• Review of the Gallagher Actuarial Report

The committee reviewed a Gallagher Actuarial Study regarding the potential transfer of a group of people to the IPERS pension plan. The committee requested revised modeling for salary increases of 1% and 2% to better reflect actual conditions.

• Requested revision of actuarial work to include 1% and 2% salary increase models
• Agreed to discuss the actuarial report and elections at the December 14 meeting

Audit Committee Meeting

The Des Moines Independent Community School District Audit Committee will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from August 2022. The committee will receive reports on FY 2022 financial statements, business and finance updates, and internal audit progress.

• Approval of August 5, 2022 minutes
• FY 2022 Financial Statements presentation
• Business & Finance update
• Internal Audit update
• Discussion on meeting dates and schedule

The committee reviewed a results audit from RSM that provided an unmodified opinion over financial statements. Internal audit updates included reports on three investigations, including a $12,000 PTO theft and a $500 middle school change fund theft. The committee will electronically approve the final report following small corrections.

• Approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes (Unanimous)

**CANCELLED** Des Moines Public Schools Foundation Board Annual Meeting

This meeting of the Des Moines Public Schools Foundation Board was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place as a result. The agenda included routine items such as approval of minutes, financial reports, and officer elections.

• Meeting cancelled; no items were considered.

Board of Directors

The Des Moines School Board approved a consent agenda including $5,706,421.54 in bills, minutes from the previous meeting, and agreements with the University of Iowa and DMACC. The board also approved a $275,000 purchase of middle school science materials and a $300,000 contract for Imagine Edgenuity software.

• Approval of $5,706,421.54 in bills
• Approval of middle school science materials ($275,000)
• Approval of Imagine Edgenuity software contract ($300,000)
• Approval of University of Iowa student teaching agreement
• Approval of DMACC memorandum of understanding

The Board elected new leadership and approved several facility improvement plans. It also authorized the conveyance of property to the City of Des Moines and approved over $5.7 million in payments.

• Approved $5,706,421.54 in previously authorized bills (6-1)
• Approved monitoring report for Guardrail 4 (7-0)
• Approved property conveyance and easement at Central Nutrition Center (7-0)
• Approved exterior restoration at Kurtz Opportunity Center and accessibility upgrades at Roosevelt High School (7-0)
• Approved library upgrades and classroom door replacement at Harding Middle School (7-0)
• Elected Teree Caldwell-Johnson as board chair (7-0)
• Elected Kim Martorano as board vice-chair (4-3)
• Approved University of Iowa Nursing agreement, DMACC MOU, and personnel recommendations via consent agenda (6-1)

Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS) Monthly Meeting - Virtual

The DMTRS Advisory Committee will meet virtually to approve the agenda, discuss an advisory committee election, and receive an update on the actuarial study. This is a routine monthly meeting focused on retirement system administration.

• Agenda approval
• Advisory committee election
• Actuarial study update
• Next meeting date

The committee coordinated timelines for the Gallagher Actuarial Study and the review of the plan document. No formal votes were taken during the meeting.

• Scheduled meeting for November 30 to review Gallagher Actuarial Study
• Dedicated December 14 meeting to review the plan document

Board of Directors

The Des Moines Public Schools Board of Directors is meeting to receive and take action on monitoring reports for Goal 1 (early literacy) and Guardrails 1 and 3 (equity in treatment and staff diversity), which are part of a new student-outcomes governance model. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of bills totaling $5,645,163.64. A public forum is scheduled for community input.

• Monitoring Report on Goal 1: increase 4th-grade ISASP ELA proficiency from 52.7% (June 2022) to 67% (June 2026) and FastBridge reading benchmark for grades 2-3 from 54.3% to 70%.
• Monitoring Report on Guardrail 3: increase non-white teaching staff from 6.4% to 7.7% by Sept 2024 and reduce separation rate for non-white teachers from 16.5% to 8.5% by June 2025.
• Monitoring Report on Guardrail 1: reduce risk ratios for behavior IEPs and referrals for Black male students, and increase ELL reading growth for K-8 students.
• Consent agenda includes approval of bills previously authorized in the amount of $5,645,163.64.
• No district recognitions are scheduled for this meeting.

The Board approved a consent agenda including $5,645,163.64 in payments and various monitoring reports. Members also approved several easements for utility and traffic systems and authorized plans for HVAC and exterior restoration projects at multiple schools.

• Approved consent agenda including $5,645,163.64 in payments
• Approved monitoring report for Goal 1
• Approved underground electrical easement for MidAmerican Energy Company
• Approved traffic signal and street lighting easements at Merrill Middle School
• Approved traffic signal and street lighting easement at River Woods Elementary
• Approved plans for Carver exterior restoration and Hoover and Meredith roof projects
• Approved HVAC upgrade plans for East High, Jefferson Elementary, and Willard Elementary
• Approved naming the East High School gymnasium 'Sam L. Powell Court'

Des Moines Public Schools Foundation Board Meeting

The Des Moines Public Schools Foundation Board will discuss and review One Run Financials and school distribution approvals. The board will also plan the November annual meeting, including bylaws review and officer elections.

• Review of One Run Financials and school distribution approvals
• November Annual Meeting Planning: proposed 11-21-22, bylaws review/approval, officer elections

The Board reviewed and accepted the 2022 OneRun financial report. This action authorizes the distribution of over $30,000 in raised funds to schools.

• Accepted 2022 OneRun financial report and authorized fund distribution (Unanimous)

Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS) Annual Meeting - Hybrid

The Des Moines Teachers Retirement System held a hybrid annual meeting on October 19, 2022, at the Kurtz Opportunity Center. The agenda included approval of minutes, updates on the retirement plan, the FY22 annual report, and a presentation by BTC Capital Management.

• Approval of DMTRS 9.8.22 minutes
• Presentation of FY22 Annual Report
• BTC Capital Management overview
• Advisory Committee election
• Hybrid meeting at Kurtz Opportunity Center

Board of Directors

The Des Moines school board is holding a regular meeting and public forum followed by a work session. The consent agenda includes approval of $5,523,149.03 in bills and $423,353.98 in procurement card transactions, final acceptance of construction projects, a resolution to hold a public hearing for an underground electrical easement at JF Taylor, and approval of the DMTRS annual report and budget.

• Final acceptance of Goodrell Exterior Restoration ($413,502) and Merrill Middle School Exterior Restoration ($103,530) to Bi-State Masonry
• Resolution to hold a public hearing on November 1, 2022 for a permanent underground electrical easement to MidAmerican Energy at JF Taylor (1801 16th Street)
• Approval of Des Moines Teachers Retirement System year-end annual report and FY2023 budget with total expenditures of $305,000
• Approval of revised board governance policies
• Bills and procurement card transactions totaling $5,946,503.01

The Board approved over $5.9 million in bills and procurement card transactions. It also approved plans for erosion control at Hanawalt Elementary and parking lot replacement at Central Campus.

• Approved $5,523,149.03 in authorized bills (7-0)
• Approved $423,353.98 in procurement card transactions (7-0)
• Approved erosion repair plans for Hanawalt Elementary (7-0)
• Approved parking lot improvement plans for Central Campus (7-0)
• Approved consent items including personnel recommendations and crossing guard RFP (7-0)
• Approved East and Roosevelt High Schools dugout replacement award (7-0)
• Approved TLC Stipend MoU between DMPS and DMEA (7-0)

Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS) Monthly Meeting - Virtual

The Des Moines Teachers Retirement System will hold a virtual meeting to review its FY22 annual report and prepare for its next meeting on October 19.

• Review of DMTRS Annual Report FY22
• Discussion on annual meeting preparation
• Next meeting scheduled for October 19

The committee approved the meeting agenda but did not approve the September 8 minutes pending clarification. Members discussed a $20,000 actuarial study and the upcoming annual meeting on October 19. No changes to DMTRS contributions were decided due to district budget constraints.

• Approved meeting agenda (Majority)
• Tabled approval of September 8 minutes for clarification
• Confirmed no changes to DMTRS contributions
• Added IPERS and early retirement to the annual meeting agenda

Board of Directors

The Des Moines school board voted on the consent agenda, approving $16,312,969.13 in previously authorized bills, a new Stock Prescription Medication Supply policy (including Naloxone), MidAmerican Energy expenditures of $196,165.33 for the Community Stadium at Drake, personnel recommendations, a contract with Heartland AEA for $37,830.74, and adoption of the Student Outcomes Focused Governance implementation timeline. A public forum was also held.

• Approved $16,312,969.13 in bills previously authorized and certified for payment
• Adopted new Stock Prescription Medication Supply policy (including Naloxone)
• Authorized $196,165.33 for MidAmerican Energy overhead-to-underground conversion at Community Stadium at Drake (with $141,529.13 refund)
• Accepted Heartland AEA contract estimated at $37,830.74 in revenue
• Adopted Student Outcomes Focused Governance implementation timeline

The Board approved over $16 million in previously authorized bills and a request to the School Budget Review Committee for up to $700,000 in modified allowable growth for the Limited English Program. Several consent items including personnel recommendations and a medication supply policy were approved. The 2022-2023 Board Monitoring Calendar was tabled.

• Approved $16,312,969.13 in previously authorized bills (7-0)
• Approved request to SBRC for up to $700,000 modified allowable growth for Limited English Program FY23 (7-0)
• Approved New Stock Prescription Medication Supply policy (7-0)
• Approved MidAmerican Energy Expenditures (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations (7-0)
• Approved DMPS/Heartland AEA Contract (7-0)
• Adopted Student Outcomes Focused Governance implementation timeline (7-0)
• Tabled 2022-2023 Board Monitoring Calendar

Board of Directors - Board Retreat II

The Board of Directors is meeting for two work sessions to conduct a board retreat. The scheduled agenda focuses on a discussion regarding board development.

• Board Development - SOFG discussion

Des Moines Public Schools Foundation Board Meeting

The Des Moines Public Schools Foundation Board will review August financial reports and approve minutes from the previous meeting. Members will debrief the One Run fundraising event, discussing participant numbers and event outcomes. The board will also plan the October annual meeting, which includes bylaws review, grant distribution process updates, and officer elections.

• Approval of August 2022 minutes
• Review of August financial reports
• One Run event debrief with fundraising and participant numbers
• October annual meeting planning: bylaws review, grant distribution, and officer elections

The board approved a $5,000 allocation from unrestricted funds to increase the money distributed to schools via OneRun. The board also noted that the OneRun event met its $25,000 goal. August 2022 minutes were moved to the October agenda for approval.

• Approved allocation of $5,000 from unrestricted funds to OneRun (Unanimous)

Board of Directors

The Des Moines School Board approved a consent agenda that included the payment of $7,215,310.02 in bills and procurement card transactions, the renewal of a Title I service contract, and the appointment of an actuary for the teachers' retirement system.

• Approval of $6,701,188.58 in bills and $514,121.44 in procurement card transactions
• Renewal of contract with FACTS Education Solutions for Title I services (up to $515,000)
• Appointment of Gallagher Benefit Services as the DMTRS actuary
• Approval of FY23 Radon Testing and Mitigation Services contract with Selgrade Construction Inc. ($150,000/year)
• Approval of minutes from the September 6, 2022 board meeting

The Board of Directors approved a consent agenda including over $7.2 million in payments and several service contracts. The board also voted to terminate a continuing teaching contract based on the superintendent's recommendation.

• Approved $6,701,188.58 in previously authorized bills (7-0)
• Approved $514,121.44 in procurement card transactions (7-0)
• Approved termination of a continuing teaching contract (7-0)
• Approved revised goals (7-0)
• Approved Radon Testing and Mitigation Services RFP8844 (7-0)
• Approved Title I Third Party Service Provider RFI8847 (7-0)
• Approved T Mobile Student Hotspot Data Purchase (7-0)
• Approved Verizon district mobile phone and data service (7-0)

Board of Directors - Board Retreat I

The Des Moines Independent Community School District Board of Directors will hold a Board Retreat I work session on September 13, 2022, at 1800 Grand Ave. The meeting is categorized as a Special Meeting, GP 1.3, and will focus on Board Development - SOFG.

• Board Development - SOFG discussion
• Work session at 1800 Grand Ave
• Special Meeting, GP 1.3 category

Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS) Meeting

The Des Moines Teachers Retirement System Advisory Committee will discuss the status of a TCG study, excess earnings for FY23, and committee membership. The group will also set dates for elections and confirm term lengths.

• Discussion of TCG study and proposal status
• Review of excess earnings and interest rates for FY23
• Discussion on committee membership and community member vacancy
• Setting date for elections and confirmation of term dates
• Next meeting scheduled for October 19

Interim Superintendent Smith reported that the district cannot change contributions to DMTRS due to declining enrollment and budget impacts. The district is evaluating five options for the plan's future, including maintaining the status quo, termination, or transferring participants to IPERS. No final decision was made during the meeting.

• Confirmed district will not change contributions to DMTRS
• Tabled excess earning rates for board approval on September 20
• Scheduled annual meeting and nominations for October 19

Board of Directors

The Des Moines Board of Directors approved a consent agenda including the payment of $29,491,042.33 in bills and $423,353.98 in procurement card transactions. The board also approved the conveyance of a 2.13-acre portion of Prospect Park to the district for use as a parking lot at the Prospect Support Center.

• Approval of bills totaling $29,491,042.33
• Approval of procurement card transactions totaling $423,353.98
• Approval of minutes from Special Meetings August 9, 16, 23, 2022
• Conveyance of Parcel 2022-34 (2.13 acres) to district for parking lot use
• Presentation on DMPS Foundation OneRun 2022 fundraiser

The Board approved over $29.4 million in authorized bills and $423,353.98 in procurement card transactions. Members also approved agreements for communications marketing and student support partnerships with Urban Dreams and Starts Right Here.

• Approved bills totaling $29,491,042.33 and procurement card transactions of $423,353.98 (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Strategic America for communications and marketing (5-2)
• Approved partnership costs for Secondary Student Support with Urban Dreams and Starts Right Here (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved renewal cost for Restorative Practice Services with Urban Dreams for 2022-2023 (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved plans for dugout replacement at East and Roosevelt High Schools (7-0)
• Approved minutes from August 2, 2022 (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved consent items including textbook purchases and academic calendar revisions (7-0)

Des Moines Public Schools Foundation Board Meeting

The Des Moines Public Schools Foundation Board will convene to approve July 2022 minutes, review financial reports, and discuss fundraising and marketing updates. The meeting will also cover ongoing projects, including the King School 100th Anniversary and bylaws review.

• Approval of July 2022 minutes
• Review of July financial reports
• One Run fundraising update
• King School 100th Anniversary project
• Bylaws review and update

The Board approved the use of a BWA grant to purchase instruments from a qualifying vendor. Members also reviewed the July financial report and provided updates on the OneRun event and bylaws review.

• Approved July 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved payment to DMPS using BWA grant to purchase instruments (Unanimous)

Special Session & Work Session

The Board of Directors held a special session to approve a temporary contract for crossing guard services and various personnel and teaching agreements. A work session followed to discuss the Board Manual.

• Approved contract with All City Management Services, Inc. (ACMS) for crossing guards from August 24, 2022, through October 31, 2022, with a maximum spending threshold of $110,000 split 50/50 with the City of Des Moines
• Approved Student Practicum and Teaching Contracts
• Approved Personnel List recommendations
• Discussion of the Board Manual during the Work Session

The Board of Directors approved a contract with All City Management Services, Inc. for school crossing guard services. The board also approved student practicum and teaching contracts and personnel recommendations.

• Approved contract with All City Management Services, Inc. (ACMS) for crossing guard services (6-0)
• Approved student practicum and teaching contracts (6-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (6-0)

Special Session

The Des Moines school board approved a $212,400 UnboundED year-long cohort program for professional learning and equity training, funded by ELL Professional Learning Funding. The board also approved personnel recommendations.

• Approved UnboundED year-long Cohort program at a cost of $212,400
• Approved personnel recommendations (attached document)

The Board of Directors approved the superintendent's recommendations for the UnboundED year long cohort program and personnel staffing. Both items passed with unanimous support from the members present.

• Approved UnboundED year long cohort program (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)

Special Session & Work Session

The Board of Directors met for a special session to approve various staffing and contract items. Actions included approving election lists for administrators, teachers, and specialists for fiscal year 2023, as well as student practicum and teaching contracts. A work session regarding the Board Manual was also scheduled.

• Approval of FY23 election lists for administrators, teachers, and specialists
• Approval of personnel recommendations
• Approval of Student Practicum and Teaching Contracts
• Discussion of Board Manual

The Board of Directors approved the superintendent's recommendations for FY23 election lists for administrators, teachers, and specialists. The board also approved personnel recommendations and student practicum and teaching contracts.

• Approved FY23 election lists for administrators, teachers, and specialists (5-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (5-0)
• Approved student practicum and teaching contracts (5-0)

Audit Committee Meeting

The Des Moines Independent Community School District Audit Committee will meet to approve minutes from January and December 2021 and receive updates from external, business, and internal auditors.

• Approval of minutes from January 11, 2021 and December 14, 2021
• External auditor report from RSM
• Business & Finance update
• Internal Audit update
• Discussion on meeting frequency and standardization

The committee received financial updates from RSM and the business and finance department. An internal investigation into a softball coach and curriculum coordinator is underway, with a report expected by August 31. No other substantive decisions were made as a quorum was not reached for voting.

• Approved agenda and minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Directors

The Des Moines School Board approved a consent agenda including $11.8 million in bills and a $145,775 contract for LED lighting at Kurtz softball field. The board also renewed a biometric screening contract with Unity Point Health for $180,000.

• Approval of $11,825,121.56 in bills
• Contract award: Musco Lighting for Kurtz softball field ($145,775)
• Contract renewal: Unity Point Health biometric screening ($180,000)
• Approval of July 5, 2022 board minutes
• Monitoring report: Black Male Algebra, Part 3

The Board of Directors approved a consent agenda including $11,825,121.56 in bills and $1,005,876.66 in procurement card transactions. The board also approved several facility upgrades and personnel recommendations.

• Approved $11,825,121.56 in bills and $1,005,876.66 in procurement card transactions (6-0)
• Approved softball field lighting upgrades at Kurtz (6-0)
• Approved football field lighting upgrades at East Williams Stadium (6-0)
• Approved biometric screening renewal RFP8195-3 (6-0)
• Approved athletic training services renewal RFP8354-3 (6-0)
• Approved substitute rates for FY23 (6-0)
• Rejected all bids for B8821 Prospect Support Center site upgrades (6-0)
• Approved revised personnel recommendations (6-0)

SEAC (Stakeholder Engagement Advisory Committee) Meeting

The Stakeholder Engagement Advisory Committee will hear updates on the district’s use of ESSER pandemic relief funds, a summary of community safety conversations from the Iowa ACES report, and the board’s current goals. The meeting will also include a question-and-answer session. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• ESSER Funds Usage Update
• Community Conversations on Safety Summary (Iowa ACES report)
• Board Goals Update
• Q&A session

Des Moines Public Schools Foundation Board Meeting

The Des Moines Public Schools Foundation Board will hold a regular meeting on July 25, 2022. Items include approval of April minutes, review of June financial reports, updates on development and the One Run event, and a discussion on policy and operational matters covering bylaws, grant distribution, and strategic direction. No major decisions or votes are noted.

• Approval of April 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of June financial reports
• Update on development efforts
• Discussion of One Run event
• Policy and operational matters including bylaws review and grant processes

The board unanimously approved payments for general liability and a 3-year D&O insurance policy. The meeting also included updates on grant funding, including a $100,000 grant from Principal Financial and a $7,400 grant from BWA.

• Approved payment for general liability and D&O insurance policies (Unanimous)

Board of Directors

The Des Moines School Board approved a consent agenda that included bills totaling $7,114,536.83, the approval of prior meeting minutes, and contracts for legal services and Head Start operations. The board also accepted monitoring reports regarding third-grade reading performance.

• Approval of bills totaling $7,114,536.83
• FY 2023 Legal Services agreement with Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. at $270,000
• Head Start Delegate Agreement with Drake University for FY23
• Acceptance of 3rd Grade Reading monitoring reports
• Approval of June 21, 2022 Board minutes

Work Session - Board Policy

The Des Moines Independent Community School District board will hold a work session to review proposed board policy manuals. The session is led by coaches from the Council of the Great City Schools.

• Review of proposed board policy manual
• Discussion on student outcomes focused governance model
• Presentation by AJ Crabill and Cindy Elsbernd
• Meeting held at Central Campus (1800 Grand Ave)

**CANCELLED** Des Moines Public Schools Foundation Board Meeting

The Des Moines Public Schools Foundation Board meeting scheduled for June 27, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda included reviewing financial reports, development updates, and policy matters.

• Cancelled meeting on June 27, 2022
• Review of May Financial Reports
• Development Update
• One Run Update
• Policy and Operational Matters

Board of Directors

The Des Moines School Board approved a consent agenda that included $5.8 million in bills and procurement card transactions, along with approval for state testing fees and a third-grade reading monitoring report. The meeting also featured a public forum and district recognitions.

• Approval of $5,038,576.81 in bills and $806,645.60 in procurement card transactions
• Approval of state accountability assessment expenses for FY22 and FY23 ($327,000)
• Approval of continued use of cooperative purchasing programs for FY22-23
• Acceptance of 3rd Grade Reading monitoring report (Part 2-All Students)
• Approval of minutes from June 7, 2022

The Board of Directors approved compensation for non-bargained employee groups for FY23 and passed a consent agenda including over $5.8 million in bills and procurement transactions. The board also approved the June 7, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Approved FY23 non-bargained employee compensation (4-2)
• Approved consent agenda including $5,038,576.81 in bills and $806,645.60 in procurement card transactions (6-0)
• Approved June 7, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved K-5 Virtual Option for 2022-2023 school year (6-0)
• Approved Trades Salary Schedule 2022-2023 (6-0)
• Approved Employee Benefits FY23 (6-0)
• Approved contract for B8762 Merrill Kitchen Cooler Improvements (6-0)

Work Session - SOFG

The Des Moines Independent Community School District Board will hold a work session on June 14, 2022 to discuss the Student Outcome Focused Governance model, including goals, guardrails, and board behavior during the superintendent search. The session will also address next steps for creating an implementation timeline and a superintendent search timeline. This agenda continues topics from the May 3, 2022 work session. No formal decisions are listed; the items are for discussion and information.

• Discussion on goals and guardrails for Student Outcome Focused Governance
• Board behavior during the superintendent search
• Planning an implementation timeline for the governance model
• Developing a superintendent search timeline
• Continuation of topics from the May 3, 2022 work session

Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS) Meeting

The Des Moines Teachers Retirement System Advisory Committee will approve the agenda and minutes, discuss the TCG report, consider nominations and re‑elections for a community member position, and plan the next communication piece. No final actions are recorded in the agenda.

• Agenda approval
• Minutes approval
• Discussion of TCG report
• Discussion of committee membership nominations and re‑elections
• Planning next communication piece

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 1 meeting. Members received a portfolio update from BTC Capital Management and discussed filling a community member vacancy and planning the fall annual meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (Majority)
• Approved June 1 meeting minutes (Majority)

Board of Directors

The board voted to approve a consent agenda that included routine payments totaling $8,345,022.82, as well as individual contracts for surveys, nonpublic school materials, and staff training. The meeting also included a public forum and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approved payment of $7,563,286.88 in bills and $781,735.94 in procurement card transactions
• Approved $101,774 for Panorama Education surveys for the 2022-23 school year
• Approved $15,998.17 for math materials at Holy Trinity School and St. Augustin
• Approved $345,100 for district and building leaders to attend the UnboundED Standards Institute
• Approved minutes from May 17 and May 31, 2022 meetings

The Board of Directors approved a consent agenda including $7,563,286.88 in authorized bills and $781,735.94 in procurement card transactions. The board also held a public hearing regarding kitchen cooler improvements at Merrill.

• Approved consent agenda including $7,563,286.88 in bills and $781,735.94 in procurement card transactions (4-0-2)
• Approved minutes from May 17, 2022 (via consent agenda)
• Approved minutes from Special Meeting May 31, 2022 (via consent agenda)
• Approved Panorama Education for FY23 (via consent agenda)
• Approved curriculum materials for nonpublic schools (via consent agenda)
• Approved 3D printers for CTE (via consent agenda)
• Approved contract for replacement of flooring and heat pumps at Stowe (via consent agenda)
• Approved public hearing for B8762 Merrill Kitchen Cooler Improvements (5-0-2)

Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS) June Monthly Meeting

The Des Moines Teachers Retirement System Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a TCG report and a recommendation to the District. The body will also address a vacancy for a community member position and plan a communication update for retirees and active members.

• Discussion of TCG Report and recommendation to District dated 5-31-2022
• Nominations for community member position vacancy
• Reelections and confirmation of committee term dates
• Planning of communication piece regarding TCG study and next election

The board approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Mike Cochran presented a TCG study recommendation regarding the cost of converting to IPERS, noting that three approached were found to be too expensive for district finances.

• Approved meeting agenda (Majority)
• Approved minutes from the past two meetings (Majority)

Special Session

The Des Moines Independent Community School District Board of Directors met for a special session to vote on administrative and staffing matters. The board decided on an amended contract for the interim superintendent and approved personnel recommendations.

• Approval of amended interim superintendent contract
• Approval of personnel recommendations

The Board of Directors approved an amendment to the interim superintendent contract to change the start date to June 1. The board also approved the superintendent's personnel recommendations.

• Approved amended interim superintendent contract to move start date to June 1 (7-0)
• Approved superintendent's personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS) Weekly Meeting

The Des Moines Teachers Retirement System Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss TCG and approve the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for May 18, 2022.

• Agenda approval
• TCG discussion
• Next meeting set for May 25, 2022

The meeting consisted of informal updates regarding ongoing work with TCG and BTC. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during this session.

Board of Directors

The Des Moines school board approved the agenda, minutes from May 3, and a consent calendar including the FY 2022-2023 meeting schedule and monitoring reports on student performance and finances.

• Approval of May 3, 2022 board minutes
• FY 2022-2023 Board meeting dates
• Monitoring Report: Black Male 3rd Grade Reading
• Monitoring Report: Black Male Algebra
• Monitoring Report: Financial Conditions and Activities

The Board of Directors approved a consent agenda including $5,752,844.53 in authorized payments. They also approved parking lot improvements for the Prospect Support Center and accepted a recommendation to rename Jackson Elementary.

• Approved consent agenda including $5,752,844.53 in payments (6-0)
• Approved parking lot improvement plans for Prospect Support Center (6-0)
• Accepted Naming Committee recommendation to rename Jackson Elementary (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS) May Monthly Meeting

The Des Moines Teachers Retirement System will approve meeting minutes and discuss a consulting contract with TCG, as well as the creation of a dedicated YouTube channel for meeting recordings.

• Approval of minutes from March through May 2022
• Discussion of TCG consulting contract
• Discussion of Committee Membership vacancy
• Discussion of establishing a DMTRS YouTube channel
• Next monthly meeting scheduled for June 1, 2022

The committee approved the district's recommendation to establish a dedicated YouTube channel for storing meeting recordings. Members reviewed an investment report showing a total market value of $197,571,000 as of May 2022 and discussed filling a committee vacancy.

• Approved the agenda (Majority)
• Approved minutes from past 2022 meetings (Majority)
• Approved recommendation to create a separate DMTRS YouTube channel (Majority)
• Cancelled weekly meeting for May 25

Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS) Weekly Meeting

The Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS) Advisory Committee will approve the meeting agenda, discuss updates from the TCG, and confirm the dates for the next monthly and weekly meetings. No substantive decisions or actions beyond scheduling are on the agenda.

• Agenda approval
• TCG update discussion
• Adjournment with next meeting dates: May 11 (monthly) and May 18 (weekly)

The board received updates on a TCG report due May 31 and the distribution of retirement incentive information. Brad Hudson resigned from the committee, and a replacement will be sought.

• Resignation of Brad Hudson from committee accepted

Board of Directors

The Des Moines School Board approved a consent agenda including $3.5 million in bills, a $500 scholarship for a graduating senior, personnel recommendations, and final payments for school construction projects.

• Approval of $3,522,596.30 in bills
• Approval of $500 Des Moines School Employees Association Scholarship
• Final acceptance of $628,843.00 East HS and Harding MS restroom upgrades
• Final acceptance of $1,908,229.00 Central Nutrition Center HVAC upgrades
• Final acceptance of $2,063,963.00 Garton and Hanawalt Elementary HVAC upgrades

The Board approved a series of consent items, including $3,522,596.30 in bills and a tentative agreement with AFSCME Local 2048. The Board also approved the naming of a track and field complex and the termination of a continuing teaching contract.

• Approved $3,522,596.30 in previously authorized bills (7-0)
• Approved tentative agreement with AFSCME Local 2048 (7-0)
• Approved naming the Roosevelt High School track and field complex after Randy Duncan (7-0)
• Approved termination of a continuing teaching contract (7-0)
• Approved Mini-Pitch Donation and Construction Agreement at Harding Middle School (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations and retirement incentive programs (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 12 and April 19, 2022 meetings (7-0)

Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS) Weekly Meeting

The Des Moines Teachers Retirement System Advisory Committee will meet to discuss creating a dedicated YouTube channel for their meetings, separate from the district's public-facing channel. The committee is expected to vote on this proposal at their May 11th general meeting.

• Discussion of creating a DMTRS-specific YouTube channel
• Vote on YouTube channel proposal scheduled for May 11, 2022
• Next meeting scheduled for May 4, 2022

The committee received updates on a retirement incentive plan for members and the status of a TCG funding spreadsheet. No formal votes were taken during the meeting.

• Discussed retirement incentive offering requiring age 60 and 15 years of service
• Noted retirement incentive plan will go to the board for approval on May 3, 2022
• Added DMTRS YouTube channel request as an action item for the May 11 meeting

Des Moines Public Schools Foundation Board Meeting

The Des Moines Public Schools Foundation Board will meet to approve February 2022 minutes, review financial reports, and discuss development updates and grant opportunities.

• Approval of February 2022 minutes
• Review of financial reports
• Development update
• One Run update
• Discussion on building level grant distribution process

The board approved the February 2022 minutes and the current financial report. Members discussed the use of the foundation's 501(c)3 status for district requests and reviewed a grant report including a $100,000 application to the Principal Financial Foundation.

• Approved February 2022 minutes (Unanimously aye)
• Approved financial report (Unanimously aye)
• Approved three micro-grants of $1,000 each for turnaround arts

Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS) Weekly Meeting

The Des Moines Teachers Retirement System Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting on April 20, 2022, to approve the agenda and discuss TCG updates. The session is scheduled to adjourn at 4:30 p.m.

• Agenda approval
• TCG updates discussion
• Next meeting set for April 27, 2022

The board received a first quarter investment report from BTC. Tom and Shashank approved the public sharing of a signed contract. No updates were provided by TCG.

• Approved public sharing of signed contract

Board of Directors

The Des Moines School Board approved a consent agenda including $6.8 million in bills and a contract for college and career preparation software. The board also approved a summer school agreement with Orchard Place that has no cost to the district.

• Approval of $6,267,892.71 in bills and $564,676.31 in procurement card transactions
• Approval of contract with SchooLinks for college and career readiness software ($232,457.98)
• Approval of Orchard Place summer school agreement ($59,647.50)
• Cancelled report on Black Male Algebra Part II
• Approval of April 5, 2022 board meeting minutes

The Board approved a consent agenda including over $6.8 million in bills and procurement card transactions. Several facility contracts for renovations and improvements were approved, and a naming committee was formed for Jackson Elementary.

• Approved bills for payment of $6,267,892.71 (6-0)
• Approved procurement card transactions of $564,676.31 (6-0)
• Approved North High Gym Fitness Area Renovation contract (6-0)
• Approved DMPS Community Stadium roofing bid package (6-0)
• Approved Hoover High School parking lot improvements contract (6-0)
• Approved Hoyt Middle School parking lot improvements contract (6-0)
• Approved contract for interim superintendent (6-0)
• Assigned naming committee for Jackson Elementary name change

Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS) Weekly Meeting

This is a routine weekly meeting of the Des Moines Teachers Retirement System Advisory Committee. The committee will vote to approve the agenda and receive updates on the TCG and BTC investment funds. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of meeting agenda (action item)
• Update on TCG (discussion item)
• Update on BTC, with attached March and April 2022 reports
• Next weekly meeting set for April 20, 2022

The committee reviewed BTC response and projection documents. A contract with TCG has been signed and executed with a May 31 date, pending approval from Tom and Shashank before public release.

• Reviewed March and April BTC documents
• Executed TCG contract with May 31 date
• Scheduled weekly meetings to continue through end of May

Special Session

The Des Moines School Board approved a budget amendment for fiscal year 2022 and adopted the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023 during a special session. The actions authorize expenditures for emergency connectivity, HVAC upgrades, and staffing, and set a maximum property tax rate of $15.34420 per $1,000 of valuation.

• FY 2022 Budget Amendment: $109 million increase for emergency connectivity, HVAC upgrades, and ESSER funds
• FY 2023 Budget Adoption: Total anticipated expenditures of $609,801,327
• Maximum Property Tax Rate: $15.34420 per $1,000 taxable valuation
• Resolution for Budget Adjustment Guarantee: Authorizes property tax levy for 1% budget increase
• Public Hearing: Notice published in Des Moines Register on April 1, 2022

The Board of Directors approved the budget amendment for FY 2022 and adopted the proposed budget for FY 2023. Additionally, the board approved a resolution for a Budget Adjustment Guarantee.

• Approved FY 2022 budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved Resolution for the Budget Adjustment Guarantee (7-0)
• Adopted proposed FY 2023 budget (7-0)

DMPS CLAT - Coffee with Legislators

The Des Moines Independent Community School District is hosting a virtual 'Coffee with Legislators' meeting to discuss school funding and categorical aid. The event features guest speakers from the Urban Education Network and local school coordinators.

• School funding and categorical funding discussion
• Guest speakers include Margaret Buckton and DMPS staff
• Q&A session planned
• Meeting held via Zoom
• Contact: Jackie Norris

Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS) April Monthly Meeting

The Advisory Committee will meet to receive updates on BTC and discuss a TCG proposal. The agenda also includes a member mailing update.

• Discussion of TCG proposal
• BTC updates

The committee received updates on bond maturities totaling $1,003,911 and discussed asset allocation risks. No formal votes or policy changes were recorded during the meeting.

Board of Directors

The Des Moines school board approved consent items including $22,350,390.82 in bills and $427,201.03 in procurement card transactions. They renewed an athletic field mowing contract for $211,648 and increased a plumbing supplies contract to $400,000 for bottle filling stations. The board also authorized use of a federal GSA cooperative procurement program.

• Approved $22,350,390.82 in bills and $427,201.03 in procurement card transactions
• Renewed RFP8471 Athletic Field Mowing and Game Line Painting Services to Iowa Sports Turf for $211,648 through April 30, 2023
• Increased max spending for B8058 Incidental Plumbing Supplies from $55,000 to $400,000 for bottle filling stations
• Approved use of Federal GSA Contract as a cooperative procurement program
• Approved Student Practicum and Teaching Contract

The Board of Directors approved a contract for an interim superintendent and voted to terminate a continuing teaching contract. The board also approved over $22.7 million in bills and procurement transactions via a consent agenda.

• Approved contract for interim superintendent (7-0)
• Approved termination of a continuing teaching contract (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $22,350,390.82 in bills and $427,201.03 in procurement card transactions (7-0)
• Approved renewal for Athletic Field Mowing and Game Line Painting Services (7-0)
• Approved flooring renovations at Greenwood, Callanan, East, and North High Schools (7-0)
• Approved audit services renewal with RSM US LLP (7-0)
• Approved 9-12 English Language Arts materials implementation (7-0)
• Approved East High erosion repair and west entry upgrade contract (7-0)

Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS) Weekly Meeting

The Des Moines Teachers Retirement System Advisory Committee held a virtual meeting to approve the agenda, discuss updates, and set the date for the next monthly meeting.

• Agenda approval
• TCG update discussion
• Member mailing update
• Next monthly meeting set for April 6, 2022
• Adjournment of meeting

The meeting consisted of informal updates regarding a contract with TCG and data discrepancies. No formal votes or decisions were recorded. Members discussed retiree concerns and the absence of a dedicated DMTRS line item in the FY23 Budget.

Work Session - FY23 Budget

The Board of Directors will hold a work session to discuss the FY23 budget. This meeting is designated for discussion and presentation regarding district finances.

• Discussion on FY23 Budget

***CANCELLED** Des Moines Public Schools Foundation Board Meeting

The Des Moines Public Schools Foundation Board meeting scheduled for March 28, 2022 was cancelled. The agenda had included a financial report, a grant collaboration request, a development update, a board membership review, and a One Run program update. No decisions or discussions took place because the meeting did not occur.

• Financial Report presentation
• Grant Collaboration Request discussion
• Development Update (BWA Grant Application, Prairie Meadows, Polk County, building-level grants)
• Board Membership review and discussion of individuals
• One Run program update

Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS) Weekly Meeting

The Des Moines Teachers Retirement System will hold a virtual weekly meeting to discuss updates regarding TCG and member mailing. The agenda includes approval of the meeting minutes and a procedural adjournment.

• Approval of the March 23, 2022 meeting agenda
• Discussion of TCG updates
• Discussion of member mailing
• Next meeting scheduled for March 30, 2022

The board signed a contract with TCG, establishing deadlines of May 31 for phase I and August 30 for phase II. A retiree mailing was finalized for distribution. The board reached consensus to contact representatives via personal email.

• Signed TCG contract with deadlines of May 31 (Phase I) and August 30 (Phase II)
• Agreed to use personal email to reach representatives

Special Session 3/22

The Des Moines School Board will meet in open session only to vote on entering a closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i) to evaluate an individual employee's performance, then reconvene to adjourn. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session to evaluate employee performance under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i)

The board approved motions to enter and then exit a closed session. The closed session was held to evaluate the competency of an individual employee per Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(i).

• Approved motion to enter closed session for employee evaluation (6-0)
• Approved motion to return to open session (6-0)

Special Session & Work Session

The Board of Directors met to approve an upgrade to Cisco infrastructure network equipment across 11 locations. The project includes updating existing network switches and installing new volt outlets. Additionally, the board held a work session regarding the FY23 Budget.

• Upgrade Cisco infrastructure network equipment at 11 district sites (cost not to exceed $800,000)
• FY23 Budget discussion

CANCELLED**DMPS CLAT - Coffee with Legislators**CANCELLED

This meeting of the Des Moines Independent Community School District Community Legislative Action Team was cancelled. It was scheduled to discuss preschool funding for children in need and expanding SSA funding for students in poverty.

• Meeting cancelled
• Planned topic: preschool funding for children in need
• Planned topic: expand SSA funding for students in poverty

Special Session & Work Session

The Des Moines Independent Community School District board met on March 10, 2022 for a special session and work session. The board approved awarding multiple construction contracts for the DMPS Community Stadium at Drake University, with a combined contract value of $17,009,165 funded by SAVE and Drake University. The approved contracts include prime contracts for concrete foundation work, slab and paving, masonry, structural steel, and other trades, each assigned to specific contractors with values ranging from $93,100 to $2,577,823. The meeting also included discussion of the FY23 budget.

• Award of multiple contracts for DMPS Community Stadium, total $17,009,165
• Lakeside Contractors – Concrete Foundation Work – $2,577,823
• Woodruff Construction – Concrete Slab, Paving & Walk Work – $1,415,000
• Southern Bleacher Company – Fixed Athletic Seating – $1,520,910
• Alternate #3 Ribbon Board – $315,739; Alternate #4 Visitors Grandstands, Restrooms & Concessions – $1,739,570

The board approved the superintendent's recommendation to award contracts for multiple bid packages for the construction of the DMPS Community Stadium at Drake University. The approved work includes the project base bid and Alternates 3 and 4. Bids for roofing and flooring will be solicited later.

• Approved $17,009,165 in contracts for DMPS Community Stadium at Drake University (5-1)

Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS) Weekly Meeting

The DMTRS Advisory Committee will approve the meeting agenda, discuss the TCG update, and review the member mailing. The committee will also set the next meeting date for March 23, 2022 and formally adjourn the session.

• Approve meeting agenda
• Discussion of TCG update
• Discussion of member mailing
• Set next meeting date: March 23, 2022
• Adjourn meeting

The meeting consisted of informal updates regarding calculations and proposals being developed with TCG. No formal actions were taken or decided during the session.

Special Session

The Board of Directors met for a special session to take action on personnel matters. The primary item discussed was the recommendation to approve the resignation and separation agreement of Superintendent Ahart.

• Approval of resignation and separation agreement of Superintendent Ahart

The Board of Directors met for a special session to act on the Superintendent's employment status. The board voted to approve the resignation and separation agreement of Superintendent Ahart.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved resignation and separation agreement of Superintendent Ahart (5-0)

Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS) Weekly Meeting

The Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS) is holding a virtual weekly meeting to discuss updates and set the date for the next meeting. The agenda includes approval of the meeting minutes, updates on TCG and member contact information, and adjournment.

• Agenda approval
• TCG updates
• Member contact information discussion
• Next meeting set for March 9, 2022
• Adjournment

The board discussed the progress of TCG's spreadsheet analysis and the need for a strategic plan to close the program. Members discussed the scope of the current analysis and the timing for a larger board meeting. No formal votes were recorded.

• Discussed TCG's progress on spreadsheet work and contribution schedule projections
• Proposed a full board and TCG meeting for March 23
• Discussed the need for a strategic plan and date to shut down the program
• Noted that TCG is currently only analyzing active members in phase 1

Board of Directors

The Des Moines School Board approved a $3.8 million contract for a new data management system and adopted five new or updated policies during a regular meeting.

• Approval of $3,825,000 contract for Data Management Infrastructure
• Approval of updated Policy 243
• Approval of new Policy 244
• Approval of new Policy 408
• Approval of new Policy 512

The Board approved a consent agenda including $4,921,768.73 in bills and various facility contracts. Additionally, the Board held public hearings and approved plans for flooring and parking lot improvements at several schools.

• Approved consent agenda including $4,921,768.73 in bills (7-0)
• Approved Roosevelt High School Multipurpose Track and Field Project award (7-0)
• Approved restroom upgrade contracts for Callanan, Lincoln, Hoover, Woodlawn, North, and Oak Park (7-0)
• Rejected all bids for restroom upgrades at Hanawalt, Hubbell, Lovejoy, and Pleasant Hill (7-0)
• Rejected all bids for Central Campus Former Pool Area Renovation (7-0)
• Approved flooring upgrade plans for East and North High Schools (7-0)
• Approved flooring upgrade plans for Greenwood Elementary and Callanan Middle Schools (6-0)
• Approved parking lot improvement plans for Hoyt Middle School and Hoover High School (6-0)

Special Session 2/25

The Des Moines School Board held a special session to discuss a closed session regarding an employee's performance evaluation. The board voted to enter closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i) and later adjourned at 6:36 p.m.

• Closed session to evaluate employee competency
• Meeting held at 2100 Fleur, Conference Room C and via Teams
• Motion to adjourn passed by all board members

The board met for a special session and voted to enter a closed session to evaluate the competency of an individual employee. The meeting then returned to open session and adjourned.

• Approved move into closed session to evaluate employee competency (7-0)
• Approved move back into open session (7-0)

Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS) Weekly Meeting

The Des Moines Teachers Retirement System Advisory Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss updates. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and information sharing.

• Approval of minutes from Feb 9, 2022
• Approval of minutes from Feb 16, 2022
• Discussion of TCG updates
• Review of member contact information

The board received updates on TCG's work with the actuary to calculate employee retirement ages to understand income replacement gaps. Discussions were held regarding the development of a member contact information system using newsletters and postcards.

Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS) Weekly Meeting

The Des Moines Teachers Retirement System holds a virtual weekly meeting to approve minutes from the previous week and discuss updates. The session concludes with a scheduled date for the next meeting.

• Approval of minutes from Feb 9, 2022
• Discussion of TCG updates
• Discussion of member contact information
• Next meeting scheduled for February 23, 2022

The board approved the meeting agenda. Minutes from the February 9, 2022, meeting were tabled to allow members more time for review. The board received updates on a preliminary model being built by TCG.

• Approved meeting agenda (Majority)
• Tabled approval of February 9, 2022 minutes

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors reviewed several construction contracts for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning improvements across multiple schools. The meeting also included a presentation regarding an annual contribution from Polk County and Prairie Meadows.

• Award of contract to Modern Piping for Capitol View Chiller Replacement: $566,059.00
• Award of contract to AJ Allen Mechanical for HVAC upgrades to Capitol View and Madison Elementary Schools: $906,000.00
• Award of contract to Edge Commercial Construction for HVAC upgrades to Stowe, Brody, and Goodrell Schools: $2,774,000.00
• Approval of district bills totaling $6,766,340.07 and procurement card transactions of $225,452.81

The Board approved a consent agenda including over $6.9 million in bills and procurement card transactions. Several facility contracts for HVAC and chiller replacements were awarded, and erosion control plans for Hanawalt Elementary were approved.

• Approved $6,766,340.07 in authorized bills (7-0)
• Approved $225,452.81 in procurement card transactions (7-0)
• Awarded contract B8768 for Capitol View Chiller Replacement (7-0)
• Awarded contract B8720 for HVAC upgrades at Capitol View and Madison Elementary Schools (7-0)
• Awarded contract B8721 for HVAC upgrades at Stowe, Brody, and Goodrell Schools (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding regarding hours - DMEA (7-0)
• Approved erosion repair plans for Hanawalt Elementary (7-0)

DMPS CLAT - Coffee with Legislators

The Des Moines Independent Community School District's Legislative Action Team will host a virtual meeting to discuss preschool funding for children in need. The session includes a legislative update and a presentation by district and community partners.

• Preschool funding for children in need
• Legislative update
• Q&A session
• Speaker: Susie Guest (DMPS Early Childhood Programs Administrator)
• Speaker: Anne Bacon (IMPACT Community Action Partnership)

Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS) February Monthly Meeting

The Des Moines Teachers Retirement System will hold a monthly meeting to discuss a proposal from TCG. The agenda lists no other business or financial items.

• Discussion of TCG proposal
• Next meeting date set for March 2022

The board approved the meeting agenda. Members discussed communication strategies for active and retired members and reviewed the timeline for TCG's phase 1 report, which is expected by April.

• Approved agenda as amended (Majority)

Work Session - DMTRS

The Des Moines Independent Community School District Board of Directors will hold a work session at Central Campus to discuss agenda items. The meeting will be available via a Teams link. The board will not engage in discussion with speakers.

• Work session at Central Campus (1800 Grand Ave.)
• Public speaking opportunities limited to five minutes
• Meeting available via Teams link
• Adjournment at the end of the session

DMEA Negotiations

The Des Moines Independent Community School District will meet with the Des Moines Education Association to discuss contract terms. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 7, 2022, and will be held virtually via Teams.

• DMEA Opening (6:00pm)
• DMPS Opening (6:30pm)
• Closed Session (7:15pm)

Special Session 2/3

The Board of Directors met in a closed session to evaluate the competency of an individual employee. Following this discussion, the board met in open session to adjourn.

• Closed session motion regarding employee performance evaluation per Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(i)

The board met for a special session and voted to enter a closed session to evaluate the competency of an individual employee. The meeting then returned to open session and adjourned.

• Approved motion to enter closed session per Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(i) (7-0)
• Approved motion to return to open session (7-0)

Board of Directors

The Des Moines school board voted on consent items including a $3,799,000 contract for HVAC upgrades at Callanan Middle, Greenwood Elementary, and Hubbell Elementary, and a $574,000 contract for science and SPED classroom upgrades at Lincoln High School. The board also accepted final payments for two completed projects and approved 2022 legislative priorities. A monitoring report on Black male algebra achievement was discussed and accepted as evidence of compliance with board policy.

• Awarded $3,799,000 HVAC upgrade contract to Graphite Construction for Callanan Middle, Greenwood Elementary, and Hubbell Elementary
• Awarded $574,000 contract to Graphite Construction for Lincoln High School science and SPED classroom upgrades (SAVE-funded)
• Approved final acceptance and payments for North Science Room Renovations ($249,093) and Roosevelt High School Exterior Restoration ($435,506)
• Approved 2022 Iowa legislative session priorities
• Approved bills totaling $2,654,932.12 and accepted Black Male Algebra monitoring report

The Board approved a consent agenda including $2,654,932.12 in payments and multiple facility contracts. It also approved erosion repair and entry upgrades for East High and voted to terminate a continuing teaching contract.

• Approved consent agenda including $2,654,932.12 in payments (7-0)
• Approved HVAC upgrades for Callanan Middle, Greenwood Elementary, and Hubbell Elementary (7-0)
• Approved Lincoln Science & SPED classrooms upgrades (7-0)
• Approved McKinley classroom casework upgrades and grease interceptor (7-0)
• Approved East High erosion repair and west entry upgrade plans (7-0)
• Approved termination of a continuing teaching contract (7-0)
• Accepted superintendent recommendation regarding Board Policy 4.1.1 Student Expectations: Black Male Algebra MR (7-0)

AFSCME Negotiations

The Des Moines Independent Community School District will meet with AFSCME representatives to discuss negotiations on January 27, 2022. The session includes an opening statement from both parties followed by a closed session.

• AFSCME and DMPS representatives to meet
• Negotiations scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
• Meeting held in Room 1245 at Kurtz
• Closed session scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

Special Board Meeting & Work Session

The Des Moines School Board approved a settlement agreement for pending litigation and adjourned the special meeting at 5:35 p.m. The meeting also included a work session on 'Guardrails'.

• Approval of settlement agreement for pending litigation
• Work session discussion on 'Guardrails'
• Meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.

Guardrails - Work Session

The Board of Directors is meeting for a work session to discuss guardrails. This is a discussion-based meeting held virtually via Teams.

• Discussion regarding guardrails

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors approved a series of consent items, including significant technology upgrades and facility renovations. The meeting included the approval of previous minutes and a public forum.

• Awarded $3,011,800 contract to Midwest Computer Product for a district-wide projector refresh
• Approved $7,766,363.71 in previously authorized bills and $337,101.12 in procurement card transactions
• Awarded $397,000 contract to GTG Construction for flooring renovations at Weeks and Wright Schools
• Approved $122,880 for GoGuardian classroom management and Beacon software
• Final acceptance of restroom upgrades at Jackson, Morris, Willard, and Weeks Schools with Lang Construction Group

The Board approved several school facility projects, including track, flooring, and playground upgrades. It also authorized a funding request to the School Budget Review Committee and approved the FY23 student and downtown calendars.

• Approved $7,766,363.71 in bills and $337,101.12 in procurement card transactions
• Approved plans for Roosevelt High School Multipurpose Track and Field Project
• Approved flooring renovations at Monroe, Perkins, and Harding schools
• Approved King Elementary Gym upgrades and finishes
• Approved playground upgrades at McKee, Mitchell, Taylor, and Woodlawn Early Education Centers
• Approved $860,013.00 funding request to SBRC for FY22 SWVPP increased enrollment
• Approved naming the East High School auditorium in honor of Ruth Ann Gaines
• Approved FY23 Student and Downtown Calendar proposals

Guardrails - Work Session

The Des Moines Independent Community School District Board of Directors will hold a virtual work session to discuss guardrails. No specific decisions or actions are listed; the session is a discussion-only item.

• Discussion of guardrails (no further details provided in agenda)

The Board held a work session from 5:35pm to 7:52pm. Members discussed guardrails; no formal decisions were recorded.

SEAC (Stakeholder Engagement Advisory Committee) Meeting

The Stakeholder Engagement Advisory Committee is reviewing ARP/ESSER funds and receiving updates on district plans for unfinished learning, facilities, technology, and social-emotional/mental health supports. Break-out group discussions are scheduled for each topic. The meeting is advisory and no votes are expected.

• Review of ARP/ESSER funds
• Break-out group discussions on unfinished learning, facilities, technology, and social-emotional learning/mental health services
• Update on Social Emotional Learning / Mental Health Supports
• Update on Facilities
• Update on Technology

Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS) January Monthly Meeting

The Advisory Committee will meet to discuss TCG, an actuary report, and the cost of actuary services. The meeting includes a discussion of these items before adjournment.

• TCG discussion
• Actuary Report discussion
• Cost of Actuary Services discussion

The board approved the meeting agenda. Members received a presentation from TCG Planning/Consulting and an annual actuary report regarding funding, projected benefits, and liabilities.

• Approved meeting agenda (Majority)

DMPS CLAT - Coffee with Legislators

This is a virtual 'Coffee with Legislators' event hosted by Des Moines Independent Community School District. The agenda includes a presentation on school budget and finance followed by a Q&A session. No official decisions or votes are scheduled; it is an informational discussion.

• Virtual presentation on school budget and finance
• Q&A session with legislators

Board of Directors

The Des Moines Independent Community School District Board approved the agenda and minutes, then voted to approve consent items totaling $6,056,666.72 in bills and $337,101.12 in procurement card transactions. It gave final acceptance and approved payments for several projects, including HVAC and electrical upgrades at Central Academy and a roof project at Callanan Middle School. The board also awarded contracts for HVAC controls, auxiliary concrete services, McCombs Middle School re‑roofing, and Goodrell Middle School exterior restoration. A public forum was held for community comments.

• Consent payments: $6,056,666.72 in bills and $337,101.12 in procurement card transactions
• Final acceptance of HVAC and Electrical Upgrades at Central Academy – contract $814,565.00, balance $40,728.26
• Award of HVAC Controls contract to Johnson Controls, Inc. – $279,079.00
• Award of McCombs Middle School Re‑Roofing to Central States Roofing – $649,500.00
• Award of Auxiliary Concrete Services contract (Concord Construction and Minturn, Inc.) – approx. $350,000

The Board approved a total budget proposal of $15,025,860 for the FY 2022-2023 Dropout Prevention Program. Members also approved facility plans for HVAC upgrades, restroom renovations, and a community stadium. Consent items including over $6.3M in payments and various construction contracts were passed.

• Approved $15,025,860 budget proposal for FY 2022-2023 Dropout Prevention Program (6-0)
• Approved $6,056,666.72 in authorized bills and $337,101.12 in procurement card transactions (6-0)
• Approved HVAC upgrade plans for Capitol View and Madison Elementary Schools (6-0)
• Approved renovation plans for Central Campus former pool area (6-0)
• Approved restroom upgrade plans for Callanan Middle and Lincoln High Schools (6-0)
• Approved chiller replacement plans for Capitol View Elementary School (6-0)
• Approved plans for the DMPS Community Stadium at Drake University (6-0)
• Accepted the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 (6-0)