About DMPS

• Awards & Honors
• Contact DMPS
• District Calendars
• District Maps
• Educational Philosophy
• Emergency and Weather Notifications
  • School Safety Protocols
  • Weather Closing Information
  • A History of School Closings
• Every Student Succeeds Act
  • Title I Parent Involvement Program
• Facts & Figures
• FAQs
• Policies and Procedures

Schools

• High Schools
  • High School Directory
  • Driver’s Education
    • School Driver Permit
• Middle Schools
  • Middle School Directory
• Elementary Schools
  • Elementary School Directory
• Preschools
• Other Schools
• Enrollment & Registration
• School Hours

News & Information

• Blog@DMPS
• DMPS Foundation
• DMPS-TV
  • About DMPS-TV
  • Archive
  • Programming
  • Contact DMPS-TV
• News Releases
• Podcast: The Become Here Project
• Public Records
  • How to Make a Request
  • Costs and Response Time
  • Student and Personnel Records
  • Additional Information
• Social Media
  • Social Media Guidelines
• TheWeek@DMPS
• Web Site Accessibility

Departments

• Division of Leadership & Learning
  • Food & Nutrition
    • School Menus
    • USDA Civil Rights Complaint Procedure
    • Central Stores
    • Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
    • Contacts
    • DMPS Summer Meals Program 2024
    • Food and Nutrition Grants
    • Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program
    • Meal Guidelines
    • Meal Rates, Loan Program & Procedures
    • Nondiscrimination Statements
    • Pay for School Meals Online
    • Refund/Transfer/Donation Request
    • Special Diets
  • Student Activities
    • DMPS Activities Website
  • Student and Family Services
    • Community Schools
      • After School Care
      • Attend School at DMPS
      • Bilingual Family Liaisons
      • Community Partnerships
        • Partnership Renewal
        • Current Partners
      • Community School Coordinators
      • DMPS School-Based Health Clinics
      • Get Involved
        • Community Members
        • Fundraising by School and Staff
        • Students – Silver Cord of Service
      • Students Experiencing Homelessness
        • School Homeless Liaisons
      • SUCCESS
    • Home Instruction
    • School Counseling
  • Teaching and Learning
    • Advanced Learning Program
      • Advanced Learning Department Faculty (2024-25)
      • Advanced Learning Extracurricular Activities for Elementary Students
      • ALP Identification
      • ALP Programming
    • Early Childhood Education
      • Schools with Preschool
  • Transportation
    • DART Transportation for Students
    • Here Comes the Bus App
    • Iowa Drivers: School Bus Safety Laws
    • Key Contacts
    • NonPublic School Transportation Request
    • Parent Information
    • Principals and Office Managers
    • Ridership Eligibility
    • School/Transportation Search
    • Staff Information
    • Transportation FAQ
• Office of Talent & Personnel
• Office of the Superintendent
  • Dr. Ian Roberts, Superintendent
    • DMPS Superintendents (1907 – Present)
  • Assessment, Data and Evaluation
    • District Performance and Equity Profile
    • DMPS Data Snapshot
    • Public Data Reports
  • Communications & Public Affairs
    • Blog@DMPS
    • DMPS-TV
    • Graphic Standards Manual
    • News Releases
    • TheWeek@DMPS
  • Internal Auditor
  • Operations
    • Capital Improvements
      • Capital Improvement Five Year Plans
      • Secure an Advanced Vision for Education
        • Revenue Purpose Statement
      • Superintendent’s Facility Advisory Committee
        • Meetings, Minutes & Reports
      • Five Year Plan/Ten Year Vision
        • Recommendations
        • Vision
      • Smart Use of Public Resources
        • Benefits of Bonding
        • Phase One
        • Phase Two
        • Phase Three
        • Future Phases
      • Progress for Students, Schools & Community
        • Air Conditioning Increased
        • Energy Costs Lowered
        • Jobs Created and Supported
        • Modular Classrooms Reduced
        • Open Classrooms Eliminated
        • Safety and Security Upgraded
        • Technology Improved
      • Recognized for Excellence
    • Construction Management
      • Construction & Renovation Archive
    • Custodial
    • Facility Services
      • ADA Compliance
      • Energy
        • ENERGY STAR® Partnership
        • Energy Report Cards
      • Environmental
        • Asbestos Monitoring
        • Drinking Water Lead Testing Program
        • Integrated Pest Management (IPM Program)
        • Lead Testing & Monitoring
        • Radon Testing
        • Recycling
      • Safety & Security
        • Campus Crime Stoppers
  • Technology
    • GoGuardian Parent FAQ
    • Print Shop
  • Equity at DMPS
  • Policies and Procedures
    • Series 100 – Educational Philosophy
    • Series 200 – Board of Directors
    • Series 300 – Administration
    • Series 400 – Personnel
    • Series 500 – Students
    • Series 600 – Educational Programs
    • Series 700 – Business & Operations
    • Series 800 – Community Relations
• Office of Academics
  • English Language Learners
    • Data & Demographics
    • ELL Letters to Parents
    • Helpful Hints and Articles
    • Placement of an ELL Student
  • Student & Family Services
    • Deaf & Hard of Hearing Education
      • Deaf Education Instructional Options
      • Deaf Education Mission
    • District Developed Special Education Plan
    • Early ACCESS & Early Childhood Sites/Services
    • Health Services
    • Procedural Safeguards Manuals for Parents
    • Section 504
    • Special Schools & Programs
  • Teacher Leadership & Compensation
    • Overview of DMPS TLC Plan
    • TLC Job Descriptions
    • FAQ About DMPS & TLC
    • Apply for TLC Positions
    • TLC Informational Documents
    • DMPS TLC Grant Application
  • Teaching & Learning
    • Career & Technology Education
      • Middle School
      • High School
      • Central Campus
    • English/Language Arts/Literacy
    • Mathematics
      • Elementary School
      • Middle School
      • High School
    • Performing & Visual Arts
      • Drama
      • Music
      • Visual Arts
    • Physical Education & Health
    • Science
      • Elementary School
      • Middle School
      • High School
      • DMPS/ISU Partnerships
    • Social Studies
      • Elementary School
      • Middle School
      • High School
    • World Language
      • Elementary School
      • Middle School
      • High School
    • Curriculum Resources
• Office of Business & Finance
  • FY 2025 District Budget Information
    • Budget Archives
    • Budget Process 101
  • Accounts Payable
    • Procurement Card Program
    • Register for Virtual Credit Card Payments
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Business & Finance Resources
    • BFin Bulletin
    • BFPM References
  • Employee Benefits
    • Health Benefits Advisory Committee
    • Healthy U Wellness Program
  • Financial Reports
    • Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
    • Popular Annual Financial Report
  • Grants
  • Payroll
  • Purchasing
    • Open Bids / Become a Bidder
    • Open Construction and Facility-Related Bids & Proposals
    • Online Auctions
  • Student and District Fees

Academics

• Academic Curriculum
  • Career & Technology Education
    • Middle School
    • High School
    • Central Campus
  • English/Language Arts/Literacy
  • Mathematics
    • Elementary School
    • Middle School
  • Performing & Visual Arts
    • Drama
    • Music
    • Visual Arts
  • Physical Education & Health
  • Science
    • Elementary School
    • Middle School
    • High School
    • DMPS/ISU Partnerships
  • Social Studies
    • Elementary School
    • Middle School
    • High School
  • World Language
    • Iowa Seal of Biliteracy and DMPS
    • Elementary School
    • Middle School
    • High School
• Educational Philosophy
• Educational Programs
  • Advanced Placement
    • About AP in DMPS
    • AP Course Offerings at DMPS
    • FAQ
  • Before & After School Care
    • Metro Kids Care
      • Online Registration
      • Metro Kids Program Handbook
      • Services
      • Contacts
    • 21st Century Community Learning Centers
  • English Language Learners
    • Data and Demographics
    • ELL Activities
    • Helpful Hints and Articles
    • Placement of an ELL Student
  • Home Instruction
    • Assistance Available
    • Dual Enrollment
  • International Baccalaureate
  • Library & Information Services
    • DMPS Library Resources
  • Student & Family Services
    • Health Services
      • Medication Administration at School
      • School Nurse Contacts
      • Health Screenings
    • Learning Services & Activities
      • Activities
      • Counseling
      • Home Instruction
      • Homeless Services
        • Dispute Resolution (PDF)
      • Learning Services
        • Des Moines Schools Attendance Policy
        • Early Childhood SUCCESS
        • Roadmap of Services in Central Iowa
        • SUCCESS
      • Student Records & Transcripts
        • Dream Act: Childhood Arrivals
    • Section 504
    • Special Education Supports and Services
      • 4+ Programming
      • Behavioral Supports
      • Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH) Program
        • Deaf/Hard of Hearing Continuum of Services
        • Deaf/Hard of Hearing Philosophy
      • District Developed Special Education Plan
      • Early ACCESS & Early Childhood Sites/Services
      • Family Educator Partners
      • Occupational & Physical Therapy
      • Procedural Safeguards Manual for Parents
      • Special Schools & Programs
      • Vision Services
• Enrollment & Registration
• Graduation Requirements
  • Diploma Information
  • Early Graduation
• Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress
  • Background on Proficiency in Iowa
  • Scores to be Proficient in Iowa
• Standards Referenced Grading at DMPS

School Board

• Board Members
  • Jackie Norris, Chair
  • Skylar Mayberry-Mayes, Vice Chair
  • Maria Alonzo
  • Anna Campos
  • Patrick Dix
  • Jenna Knox
  • Kimberly Martorano
• Board Governance Policies
• Board Meetings
  • Agenda & Minutes
  • Meeting Video
  • Sign Up to Speak
• Board Belief Statement
• Board Goals and Guardrails
• School Board Elections
  • Resources for Candidates
• Community Legislative Action Team
• District Policies & Procedures
• School Board Vacancy
  • Application/Selection Process
  • Application/Selection Requirements
  • Timeline
  • Vacancy Policy Provisions