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 November 25, 2025 Directors met in a regular session from 5:30–6:54pm. Board Chair Norris presiding. Present: Alonzo, Campos, Dix, Knox, Martorano, Mayberry-Mayes, Norris The directors approved the following items: 7-0 1. Approval of the agenda The directors held a public forum for speakers attending in person. The directors received the monitoring report for Goal 3, interim goal 3b and interim goal 3c. The directors accepted the report as providing evidence of compliance with a reasonable interpretation of Goal 3: 7-0 The directors received the monitoring report for Guardrail 1, interim guardrail 1a and interim guardrail 1b. The directors accepted the report as providing evidence of compliance with a reasonable interpretation of Guardrail 1: 7-0 The directors approved the following consent items: 7-0. 1. VOTE on All Consent Items 2. Approval of Minutes from November 11, 2025 3. Award of Contract for CIP3171 Cattell Elementary Exterior Restoration 4. Award of Contract for CIP3515 Callanan Middle School Re-Roofing Project 5. Award of Contract for CIP3516 Hoover High School Window Replacement 6. Award of Contract for CIP 3514 Roosevelt High School Exterior Wall Restoration 7. FY26 Design Services 8. Personnel Recommendations 9. Retirement Incentive 10. Student Practicum and Teaching Contracts 11. Board Policy Updates 12. Superintendent Evaluation Committee FY26 Recommendation 13. Board Governance SOP Manual 14. Heartland AEA Representative – Director District 2 The directors held a public hearing and approved the following item: 7-0 1. Public Hearing for CIP3635 Central Academy Exterior and Structural Repair The directors received the following Informational Only item: 1. List of Bills Paid The directors then held their annual Organizational Meeting 1. Resolution: Canvas of Regular Election: approved 7-0 2. Items of Privilege – Board members shared messages of gratitude for the outgoing board members Jackie Norris and Jenna Knox. 3. Adjournment Sine Die: approved 7-0 4. Recess 5. Call to Order and Oath of Office: New Directors: Sara Hopkins, Ryan Howell. Reelected Directors: Maria Alonzo, Skylar Mayberry-Mayes 6. Roll Call of New Board 7. Election of Chair-Kim Martorano elected: 5-0 with Hopkins and Howell abstaining. 8. Election of Vice Chair-Skylar Mayberry-Mayes elected: 5-0 with Hopkins and Howell abstaining. Items of privilege: Newly elected members Hopkins and Howell shared messages of gratitude for the support and welcoming, thanking the voters. Mayberry-Mayes thanked the board for their vote in his leadership role and thanked the departing members, he also welcomed the new board members and shared he is excited to tackle the work ahead. Martorano thanked the board for voting her chair and is looking forward to collaborating with each other. Alonzo-shared her excitement for the work ahead and looking forward to leading as a team with lots of intentionality. Chairs Report: Superintendent's Report: Thanked Sara and Ryan for stepping up to continue with the amazing leadership that the board has set forth. Thanked the returning board members as well. He shared he is proud of his team, especially with the work on goals and guardrails presented tonight. The directors adjourned at 6:54pm. Then the board took a brief break before moving into an open work session on the budget until 8:35pm. January 7 2026 LIOW0433543