School Board Meeting Summary – Des Moines Community Schools – June 3, 2026

Meeting Summary

Meeting Information

• Meeting Title: Des Moines Public Schools Board Meeting Summary
• Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
• Meeting Type: Regular board meeting

Summary

The Des Moines Public Schools Board of Education met in regular session on June 2, 2026. The meeting included approval of the certified budget and maximum property tax levy for FY 2026–27, approval of the 2026–27 academic calendar, review of monthly financial reports and investments, student recognitions, and updates on major construction projects.

Board members received district updates on strategic planning, summer programming and facilities projects, enrollment, and curriculum review efforts. The board also approved routine consent agenda items, reviewed facilities actions related to construction and technology, and discussed questions involving finance, facilities, student services, technology, safety, staffing, curriculum, and community engagement.

Topics

• FY 2026–27 budget and property tax levy
• District strategic planning and enrollment
• Facilities and construction projects
• Curriculum, staffing, and student services
• Technology, safety, and community engagement

Key Meeting Items

• Approved the certified budget for FY 2026–27.
• Approved the maximum property tax levy for FY 2026–27.
• Approved the 2026–27 academic calendar.
• Approved consent agenda items including personnel recommendations, financial reports, bills and accounts, board minutes, student activity requests, and other routine items.
• Reviewed facilities actions, including contracts for building and site improvement projects, technology purchases, maintenance planning, and construction updates.

Votes, Decisions, or Board Direction

• Approved the certified budget for FY 2026–27.
• Approved the maximum property tax levy for FY 2026–27.
• Approved the 2026–27 academic calendar.
• Approved consent agenda items as presented.
• Approved contracts for building and site improvement projects.
• Authorized purchase of technology and needed equipment.

Community Impact

The meeting addressed topics that directly affect students, families, staff, and taxpayers, including the district budget, property tax levy, academic calendar, school safety, staffing, curriculum, technology, and ongoing construction projects. These decisions support planning for the upcoming 2026–27 school year.

Discussion also emphasized continued strategic planning, student mental health supports, facilities oversight, curriculum review, and community engagement. The board highlighted ongoing investments in technology, school safety, and infrastructure while preparing for summer projects and the start of the next academic year.

Keywords

Des Moines Public Schools, Board of Education, FY 2026–27 budget, property tax levy, consent agenda, facilities