Packet Summary
- Meeting Title: Dallas Center Grimes Community Schools Board Meeting Packet Summary
- Meeting Date: July 1, 2026
- Meeting Type: Special meeting
Summary
This special meeting packet centers on several action items involving athletics, technology, district operations, and facilities. Major topics include an invitation to join the Central Iowa Metropolitan League (CIML) beginning with the 2028–29 school year, a software contract for the district's stadium video board, a Qualtrics CESA 6 contract, and a resolution to set a public hearing date for the North Ridge Elementary trail easement.
The packet also includes routine governance items such as personnel approvals, the superintendent's report, written and oral communications, and a Booster Club check presentation. Several items focus on planning for future operations, including athletic conference alignment, technology investments, data collection tools, and infrastructure planning.
The packet highlights notable figures, including a $2,520 Qualtrics CESA 6 contract for 2026–27, a $2,500 annual software renewal for ScoreVision in renewal years 2–5, a July 20, 2026 public hearing date for the North Ridge trail easement, and the potential 2028–29 start of CIML membership.
Topics
- Central Iowa Metropolitan League (CIML) invitation
- ScoreVision software contract
- Qualtrics CESA 6 contract
- North Ridge trail easement public hearing
- Personnel approvals and superintendent report
Key Packet Items
- Consider invitation to join the Central Iowa Metropolitan League beginning in the 2028–29 school year.
- Approve the Qualtrics CESA 6 contract for 2026–27 in the amount of $2,520.
- Approve the ScoreVision software contract for the DCG stadium video board, with renewal years 2–5 at $2,500 per year.
- Set a public hearing date of July 20, 2026 for the North Ridge Elementary trail easement.
- Review consent agenda items, including contract approvals, resignations, and changes.
Decisions or Recommendations
- The packet includes proposed approval of the Qualtrics CESA 6 contract for 2026–27.
- The packet includes proposed approval of the ScoreVision software contract for the DCG stadium video board.
- The packet includes consideration of the CIML conference invitation.
- The packet includes a proposed resolution to set a public hearing date for the North Ridge Elementary trail easement.
- No final board action is indicated in the packet.
The packet addresses several initiatives that could affect students, families, staff, and the broader community. Potential CIML membership could influence athletic competition, travel, scheduling, and student opportunities. Technology investments for the stadium video board and the Qualtrics platform are intended to support athletic events, surveys, feedback collection, and continuous improvement efforts.
Residents may also have an interest in the proposed North Ridge Elementary trail easement because the packet notes it supports future connectivity and community access improvements. Personnel actions, superintendent updates, and regular governance items also affect ongoing district operations and services.
Keywords
Dallas Center Grimes, special meeting, CIML, ScoreVision, Qualtrics, North Ridge Trail Easement
