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Des Moines Public Schools is moving forward with a $265 million bond referendum in the wake of a recent scandal involving its former superintendent.

If passed, the bond would fund expansions for preschool, career and technical education, and arts programs across multiple schools.

District leaders warn that if the bond fails, school closures will still occur, leading to overcrowding and potential staffing cuts.

30,000 reasons.

That’s what Interim Superintendent Matt Smith said he would point to: the district’s 30,000 students, when asked why Des Moines Public Schools’ upcoming bond referendum still matters in the wake of the recent scandal involving former superintendent Ian Roberts . Smith and other district leaders joined members of the Yes for Des Moines S

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