Packet Summary
- Meeting Title: DCG School Board Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date: June 22, 2026
- Meeting Type: Regular board meeting
Summary
The packet highlights several major topics expected to come before the board, including a proposed Central Iowa Metropolitan League (CIML) invitation, projected enrollment for the 2026–27 school year, renewal of the district's equipment breakdown insurance program, and an update on bond investment interest earnings. The materials emphasize planning for district operations, finances, and long-term facilities.
Additional packet items cover facilities projects, student services, school improvement planning, financial reporting, and technology-related agreements. The packet also includes personnel and administrative action items, budget and investment updates, and district reporting.
The packet identifies projected enrollment of 3,479 students for 2026–27, an estimated decrease of approximately 60 students from the current year, a proposed equipment breakdown insurance premium of $1,994,402, and estimated bond investment interest earnings of $1,178,667. Several agreements, reports, and annual renewals are also scheduled for board review.
Topics
- Enrollment outlook and district planning
- Facilities, safety, and operations
- Financial oversight and bond investments
- Student services and educational programs
- Technology, activities, and administrative agreements
Key Packet Items
- Invitation to join the Central Iowa Metropolitan League (CIML) beginning with the 2028–29 school year and notification of intent to leave the Little Hawkeye Conference after the 2027–28 activities calendar
- Projected 2026–27 enrollment of 3,479 students with an estimated decline of approximately 60 students
- Renewal consideration for the Equipment Breakdown Insurance Program with an annual premium of $1,994,402
- Estimated bond investment interest earnings of $1,178,667 to support voter-approved projects
- Review of facilities projects, financial reports, technology agreements, school improvement planning, and student services updates
Decisions or Recommendations
- Acceptance of the CIML invitation is presented for board consideration.
- Renewal of the Equipment Breakdown Insurance Program is under consideration.
- Bond investment earnings are reported for board review.
- Approval of bills, financial statements, and revenue and expenditure reports are included in the packet.
- No final board action is indicated in the packet.
The packet outlines topics that may affect students, families, staff, and taxpayers through enrollment planning, athletic conference alignment, facility maintenance, insurance coverage, financial oversight, and technology investments. These items influence budgeting, staffing, programming, and long-term district planning.
Residents may also be interested in the proposed conference realignment, ongoing capital investments supported by bond earnings, and updates to educational programs, school improvement initiatives, and district operations. The packet encourages community awareness of decisions that affect local schools and public resources.
Keywords
DCG, June 22 2026, CIML, enrollment, facilities, bond investments
