Des Moines Public Schools has convened a Reimagining Education Committee to Reimagine Education across the district, bringing together a wide range of voices and perspectives.

The committee’s members with range in age from under 18 to over 60 and come to the committee from every attendance area of DMPS. The members reflect a broad range of lived experiences and cultural backgrounds with one thing in common: a commitment to shaping and improving the future of education in Des Moines.

The committee has a total membership of 83 volunteers, with more than 40 who participate regularly is meetings and site visits. Some facts and figures about the committee include:

Overview of Active Members

Parents: 22.89%
DMPS Employees: 43.37%
DMPS Alumni: 10.84%
Community/Business Partners: 31.33%
Students: 4.82%

NOTE: Totals more than 100% as some members represent more than one category

School/Geographic Representation

East: 9.64%
Hoover: 3.61%
Lincoln: 7.23%
North: 9.64%
Roosevelt: 4.82%
District-Wide: 10.84%
Undeclared: 54.22%

Racial Representation

Asian: 4.82%
Black/African American: 15.66%
Hispanic/Latino/a/x: 16.87%
Multiracial: 2.41%
Undeclared/preferred not to say: 10.84%
White: 49.40%

Age Range

Under 18: 2.41%
18-30: 7.23%
30-45: 39.76%
45-60: 34.94%
60+: 3.61%
Undeclared: 12.05%

The following individuals – including community members, teachers, students and more – have donated their time and insight in helping Des Moines Public Schools develop the Reimagining Education proposal: