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District plans athletics working group, middle‑school CTE maker spaces and a change‑management communications plan

Des Moines Independent Community School District · March 24, 2026
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Summary

The district said it will convene working groups on athletics and CTE maker spaces, name Jason Allen as athletics point person, allocate some non‑bond funds for regional sports facilities and launch an intentional, multilingual communications campaign to manage Reimagine Ed changes.

District staff told the meeting they will form several working groups this summer to study athletics consolidation, facility investments and CTE (career and technical education) maker spaces at the middle‑school level.

Dr. Harris said Jason Allen will lead athletic planning and that a working group will examine how signature schools affect teams, travel and facility needs. Board members asked specifically about Lincoln…

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