For its September 14, 2026 meeting, Dallas Center Grimes Community Schools has Operations Campus Renovation Public Hearing, Contract Approvals, Resignations and Changes, Open Enrollment Requests for 2026-2027, and Dallas Center Elementary Civil Project Completion on the agenda.
Key Takeaways
- The agenda lists: Contract Approvals, Resignations and Changes Content Minutes Quick Summary / Abstract Attached is a list of all New Hires, Resignations and Changes in Position since the last board meeting. Supporting Documents Personnel Summary - Sept 14 2026; Contract Approvals, Resignations and Changes September 14, 2026 New Contracts for 26-27 Dillard Carlos Bus Driver Linna Hennick Associate - MS Resignations for 26-27 Sara Cockrum 6th Grade Teacher - MS Changes/Transfers for 26-27 Taylor Malcolm From Associate - HS to Associate - OV.
- A public hearing will address proposed drawings, specifications, the form of contract and the proposed cost for the Operations Campus Renovation Project.
- Rhinehart Construction completed civil work at Dallas Center Elementary that was needed before the playgrounds could be done. Packet text says the district approved and certified the work as complete, although the canonical status remains unknown.
- The board will consider recommended incoming and outgoing open-enrollment requests for the 2026-2027 school year.
Key Items
- Operations Campus Renovation Public Hearing
- Contract Approvals, Resignations and Changes
- Open Enrollment Requests for 2026-2027
- Dallas Center Elementary Civil Project Completion
Packet and Meeting Details
Meeting: 09/14/2026 - 05:30 PM Special Meeting Public Hearing Board Meeting
Date: 2026-09-14
This summary highlights 4 source-supported agenda items most relevant to residents.
Operations Campus Renovation Public Hearing
A public hearing will address proposed drawings, specifications, the form of contract and the proposed cost for the Operations Campus Renovation Project.
Status: Proposed
- Hearing scope: Proposed drawings, specifications, form of contract and cost
Contract Approvals, Resignations and Changes
Four personnel changes are recommended.
Status: Recommended
- New contracts: Dillard Carlos — Bus Driver; Linna Hennick — Associate - MS
- Resignation: Sara Cockrum — 6th Grade Teacher - MS
- Change/transfer: Taylor Malcolm — From Associate - HS to Associate - OV
Open Enrollment Requests for 2026-2027
The board will consider recommended incoming and outgoing open-enrollment requests for the 2026-2027 school year.
Status: Recommended
- School year: 2026-2027
- Request types: Open Enrollment IN/OUT
Dallas Center Elementary Civil Project Completion
Rhinehart Construction completed civil work at Dallas Center Elementary that was needed before the playgrounds could be done. Packet text says the district approved and certified the work as complete, although the canonical status remains unknown.
- Project management: DCG managed project
- Specifications: Bishop Engineering
Why It Matters
- The recommended requests concern incoming and outgoing enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year. This occurs because The board will consider recommended incoming and outgoing open-enrollment requests for the 2026-2027 school year.
- The board is scheduled to consider Rhinehart Construction completed civil work at Dallas Center Elementary that was needed before the playgrounds could be done. Packet text says the district approved and certified the work as complete, although the canonical status remains unknown.
- Which positions and services are affected by Contract Approvals, Resignations and Changes?
- When and how can community members comment on Operations Campus Renovation Public Hearing?
- What criteria, alternatives, and community effects will inform consideration of Open Enrollment Requests for 2026-2027?
What to Watch at the Meeting
- The public hearing covers proposed drawings, specifications, the form of contract and project cost; the supplied listing does not state those terms.
- Staffing decision: Watch which roles or staffing levels would change, when the change would occur, and how public services would be affected.
Important Dates, Deadlines, and Next Steps
- 2026-09-14: 09/14/2026 - 05:30 PM Special Meeting Public Hearing Board Meeting; the listed recommendations and other agenda matters are scheduled for consideration.
Official Sources
About the Public Body
- Name: Dallas Center Grimes Community Schools
- Organization type: school-district
- Government body: school-boards
- Location: Dallas Center, iowa
- County: Dallas
- Provider: simbli
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