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Parents and teachers press DCG board to act as enrollment falls at Dallas Center Elementary
Summary
Multiple teachers and parents told the Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District board that falling enrollment at Dallas Center Elementary is already affecting class sections, teacher retention and wraparound care; the board agreed to develop a resolution and bring the matter back after an ad hoc committee framework is drafted.
Several teachers and parents urged the Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District board to take prompt, coordinated action after administrators warned enrollment declines could reduce Dallas Center Elementary to single sections for several early-grade cohorts.
Tara McCaffrey, a teacher at South Prairie Elementary, said the district’s mission “is not merely a statement, it reflects our commitment to fostering an environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.” Parents and community members described choices families have already made — including open‑enrolling students to other buildings and…
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