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Board begins work to codify a hybrid governance model; tasks staff to clean and return governance manual
Summary
Board members reviewed a revised governance manual that mixes student‑outcomes‑focused governance, policy governance and IASB guidance, expressed support for a blended model, and asked a small volunteer group and staff to resolve contradictions and present a cleaned draft for approval by October.
The Des Moines Independent Comm School District board moved into a governance work session to review a revised board governance manual and discuss whether to continue a strict student‑outcomes‑focused model or adopt a blended approach.
Kim summarized the draft as containing three strands: student‑outcomes‑focused governance (SOFG), policy governance (ends/means), and IASB/state practice recommendations focused on operations and compliance. Kim warned the draft sometimes toggled between these approaches and contained contradictory…
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