Current Partners

Partnerships with community-based organizations and businesses are key to our Community Schools vision.

How can I volunteer?

Volunteers (individuals) who are not working on behalf of an outside organization are not subject to the Partnership Process.  They should submit a request to become a volunteer online.

How can an official partner obtain data on students served?

One of the benefits of being an official community partner with Â鶹¹û¶³ Moines Public Schools having access to data on the students served.  Aggregate data is available without a signed parent release.  If individual student data is requested, a parent release must be on file with the Community Partnership Coordinator.

Step 1:  Submit student names using their LEGAL first and last name along with their correct DOB in the

  • If the program name is not listed, please contact the Community Engagement Team, communityschools@dmschools.org
  • Student names submitted are updated in Infinite Campus once a week the following Monday of the submission.

Step 2:  If only aggregate data is needed, complete a .

Step 3:  When specific student or personally identifiable student data is requested, a signed release from a parent or guardian is required per The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

  • We have a new electronic for community partners.  Either the electronic form or the paper form would be required but not both.
  • Student releases submitted are updated in Infinite Campus once a week the following Monday of the submission.
  • Paper forms may be emailed directly to the Chief of Philanthropic Engagement at kayli.becker@dmschools.org. The process will be similar to the electronic process depending on how many releases are sent at once.
  • Once this is completed, a Data Request Form may be submitted.
  • We appreciate feedback on the community partner experience with DMPS. To do so, please complete our .

How can I reserve space at DMPS?

Another benefit to being an official community partner is the opportunity to use space for free Monday through Friday.  To request the reservation of space in a DMPS building, please click here.

  •  We recommend planning far enough in advance of your event or after school needs.
  • If you have questions, please contact Andrea Baker at andrea.baker@dmschools.org or directly at 515-242-8530.  The Facilities Department number is 515-242-7706.