Timeline

The Reimagining Education timeline outlines significant changes and improvements enhancing support for students in Des Moines. Here, you will find key milestones as well as individual school timelines including building updates, retirements, and program changes.

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Click on a region to explore what is ahead for each school as we move through our journey to reimagine education at Des Moines Public Schools. You may also click on the buttons under the map to access the timelines.

Northwest Region
Northeast Region
South Region

The Reimagining Education initiative is moving forward with input from students, families, staff, and the community, working together to shape the future of learning at DMPS. This timeline highlights major events associated with the plan and will be updated as new information becomes available.

2024
2024
Late Fall 2024

The Reimagining Education committee of students, parents, teachers, staff and community members created a draft proposal for Reimagining Education, based on research and data.

2025
2025
Winter 2025

The Reimagining Education outline went to the School Board on January 21. DMPS will share more details about the proposal at its State of the Schools address on February 11. Staff, families and community members will be able to give their input on how to implement the Reimagining Education initiative. There will be in-person and online opportunities to share ideas.

2025
Spring 2025

The Reimagining Education Committee will review the suggestions gathered from the engagement sessions and survey to refine the proposal before bringing it to the School Board.

2025
April and May 2025

The School Board will review and discuss the final recommendation and make a decision about how to move forward. This could include a potential future bond election to make the changes possible.

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