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For more than 100 years, Des Moines Public Schools has provided an outstanding education to the students of our community. Today, our school district is a leader and innovator in public education, offering families some of the best educational choices in Iowa as we become the nation's model for urban education.
Home to more than 60 schools located in every neighborhood of the community, Des Moines Public Schools provides families with choices to meet the educational needs of students from preschool through college-level courses.
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With more than 31,000 students and nearly 5,000 employees, there are a lot of stories to tell about the work and accomplishments that take place each day at Des Moines Public Schools. From news releases and articles to our mobile app and social media, keep in touch with Iowa's largest provider of public education.
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From teachers and principals to bus drivers and food service workers to financial analysts and technology specialists, Des Moines Public Schools is home to a dedicated team of professionals who all - directly and indirectly - contribute to the education of our students.
What sets DMPS apart? We provide families with more educational choices than any place in Iowa, educate top student scholars who go on to attend leading colleges and universities around the world, and are home to teachers recognized throughout the state and across the country as the best in their field.
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The people of Des Moines elect seven members to serve as their representatives on the School Board. In turn, the Board is responsible for the governance of Iowa's largest provider of public education. Learn more about your elected School Board members, and access information about past and upcoming meetings.
How to Make a Request
WHO CAN MAKE A REQUEST
Anybody. Iowa's public records laws allow for any person to make a request to local and state government agencies.
Most school district records are available to the public, and many DMPS reports, data, policies and other information are available on this web site. If you have a public records request, you may wish to first use the search bar at the top of this page to see if the information you are looking for is available immediately online.
If you would like to submit a Public Records request, the best way is to do so via email or postal service to:
Phil Roeder
2100 Fleur Drive
publicrecords@dmschools.org
DMPS does maintain a log, posted to this web site, which provides a summary of public records requests made to the school district that are either pending or completed.
NOTE: If you wish to request a copy of student records or transcripts, please contact Maureen Brewer at 515-242-7656 or maureen.brewer@dmschools.org.
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