DES MOINES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DES MOINES PUBLIC SCHOOLS Board of Directors Meeting Below are unofficial, unapproved, condensed minutes. Obtain details at 2100 Fleur Drive, 515-242-7713, or at https://www.boarddocs.com/ia/dmschools/Board.nsf/vpublic?open October 7, 2025 Directors met in a regular session from 5:32–6:57pm. Board Chair Norris presiding. Present: Alonzo, Campos, Dix (online for part of the meeting), Knox (arrived at 7:15pm), Martorano, Mayberry-Mayes, Norris The directors approved the following items: 6-0 1. Approval of revised agenda Knox not present at vote. The directors held a public forum for speakers attending in person. The superintendent recognized Dr. Gregory Barord and presented him with the award for being named an Outstanding Biology Teacher by the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT), one of the most prestigious honors in the field. The directors approved the following consent items: 6-0. 1. VOTE on All Consent Items 2. Approval of Minutes from September 16, 2025 3. Personnel Recommendations 4. Committee Assignment Update 5. Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS) YE 2025 Annual Report and FY 2026 Budget 6. Elementary School Gym projector purchase 7. Funding change to prior approved Technology Department purchase 8. Goal 3 9. Change in Contract Amount Greater than 15% - MTS Contracting - B9251 Central Academy Exterior Restoration 10. Student Practicum and Teaching Contracts 11. DMPS and Drake University BLUE Pathway 12. DMPS and University of Nothern Iowa PURPLE Pathway 13. Agreement Regarding ISEA President Full-Time Status 14. Supplemental Agreement Regarding DMEA Full-Time Status The directors held a public hearing for each and approved the following items: 6-0 1. Public Hearing for CIP3514 Roosevelt High School Exterior Wall Restoration 2. Public Hearing for CIP3515 Callanan Middle School Re-Roofing Project 3. Public Hearing for CIP3516 Hoover High School Window Replacement The directors received the following other items: 1. Petition from Iowa Citizens for Community Involvement – discussion and information regarding general legislative agenda provided. 2. Request to the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) for Modified Allowable Growth (MAG) for EL Excess Costs. Approved: 5-0 3. Request to the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) for Modified Allowable Growth (MAG) and Supplemental Aid for the Special Education Deficit for FY 2025. Approved: 5-0 Items of privilege: Chairs Report: Norris shared a note of gratitude on behalf of the board to thank the Interim Superintendent. Mayberry-Mayes thanked the community for standing alongside the board. He also acknowledged October 5-11 as mental illness awareness week and encouraged all to continue to move forward together. Superintendent's Report: Smith thanked AMOS for continuing to host civic engagement sessions. Additional informational sessions will continue to be held throughout October for Reimagining Education. The directors adjourned at 6:57pm. Then the board took a brief break before moving into an open work session to discuss the Board Governance structure and manual. After the work session, the board moved into an exempt session. November 13 2025 LIOW0404930