September 15, 2026 DMPS Board Meeting Part 2

The September 15, 2026 meeting of the Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) Board included routine procedural matters and public comments, notably the appointment of Matt Smith as interim superintendent. The board approved the consent agenda, which included payment of bills totaling approximately $958,576.65 and procurement card transactions amounting to about $56,900.77. Additionally, the board approved the superintendent's recommendation to terminate certain continuing teaching contracts. The meeting also featured acknowledgments of community volunteer efforts and upcoming school events. No new procurement contracts or capital projects were discussed beyond the consent agenda payments.