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Overwhelming yes to $265M Des Moines school bond referendum

The $265 million Des Moines Public Schools bond proposal prevailed in Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial results, overcoming doubts about the measure’s prospects following the arrest of former district superintendent Ian Roberts.

Des Moines schools still focused on $265 million bond vote, despite Ian Roberts arrest

By USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect | EDUCATION, COMMUNITY, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

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.

Overwhelming yes to $265M Des Moines school bond referendum

Des Moines schools still focused on $265 million bond vote, despite Ian Roberts arrest

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