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Sep 2, 2026
Sep 30, 2026
Des Moines Public Schools is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide an Enrollment Market and Systems Assessment and related services. The assessment will evaluate current enrollment systems, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend system enhancements. This is an issued procurement rather than a grant program; proposals are due September 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time.
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Sep 18, 2026
Oct 2, 2026
Request for quotes for 1 New Chevy Bright Drop 400 vehicle or equivalent for operations.
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Sep 18, 2026
Oct 2, 2026
Request for quotes for one new KUV Transit vehicle or equivalent.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Des Moines
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
30,048
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1908970
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
59
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
2,945.9
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
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67 / 100
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This Order Form formalizes an agreement between SchooLinks and Des Moines Independent Community School District for educational platform services, annual support, graduation and academic success tools, NSC Student Tracker, work-based learning solutions, and implementation services. The services span two periods: March 31, 2026, to March 30, 2027, with a total cost of $102,700.59, and March 31, 2027, to June 30, 2027, with a total cost of $26,754.60. The agreement references Quote Number Q-14664 and incorporates external terms and conditions.
This SchooLinks Order Form details the purchase of platform services, annual service & support, and specialized academic success tools for the Des Moines Public School District. The contract's effective period for ordered services spans from March 31, 2023, to March 30, 2025, with costs broken down by annual service periods. The document includes product specifics, pricing, billing information, and references to terms and conditions.
This is a SchooLinks Order Form for the Des Moines Independent Community School District, covering various educational platform, support, and data suite services from March 31, 2025, to March 30, 2026. The total cost for the services is $96,710.19, with an annual increase of 5% on subscription fees during the contracted term. The agreement includes terms and conditions referenced by URL.
This contract formalizes an agreement between the Des Moines Independent Community School District and McGraw Hill Education for the supply of school textbooks and teaching aids, specifically Glencoe Math courses and ALEKS subscriptions. The contract specifies unit prices for various educational materials and bundles, includes guarantees on product quality, and incorporates a price reduction clause. The agreement is set to run for a period of seven years, from July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2023.
This document outlines a Sales Order from NWEA to Des Moines Public Schools for MAP Growth licenses and services, effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, totaling $82,825.00. Additionally, it includes two separate invoices: one dated August 2, 2024, for $81,368.75, and another dated January 2, 2024, for $37,080.00, both for Des Moines Public Schools, covering various educational products and services.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Des Moines Public School District
The Board of Directors approved the renewal of various operation contracts for products and services for the FY24-25 period. Key approvals included construction services with several contractors, radio equipment procurement, camera maintenance and installation services, and air filter installation. The Board also authorized the payment of bills totaling $12,998,711.41 and procurement card transactions totaling $469,165.51.
The board approved the renewal of various operational contracts for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, covering services such as legal, insurance, audit, vision, time and attendance, and various food supply vendors. In addition to contract renewals, the board approved payment of expenditures, including procurement card transactions and other authorized bills.
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The meeting included the approval of the Superintendent's contract and a series of consent agenda items. Key business items addressed included the authorization of student teaching and practicum contracts, design services for the Kurtz Signature School addition, and various FY27 spending approvals for supplies and technical services. The board also awarded a demolition contract for the Moulton Arts Academy, accepted various project completions, and approved the Lovejoy Elementary School addition contract. Additional actions involved reviewing personnel recommendations, updating board policy, and receiving reports from the Chair and the Superintendent.
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