Standing Committees

The following are Board Committees comprised primarily of school board members or persons identified by the school board for specific needs such as retirement law, audit skills, etc.

Audit Committee 
Contact:  Samantha Brincks
Meeting Times:  Quarterly; January, April, July, November and as needed.
Board Members: Boesen
Alternate:  Sweeney
Responsibilities:  Oversees the work of the district internal auditor to maintain compliance with state laws.
 
Board Development 
Contact:  Deb Pendleton
Meeting Times: Quarterly
Board/Staff Members: Murphy, Elsbernd, Caldwell-Johnson, Ahart

Community Linkage 
Contact: Phil Roeder
Board Members: Boesen, Elsbernd, Sweeney, Jongewaard

Des Moines Teachers Retirement Advisory Committee 
Contact: Roger Hudson
Meeting Times: Quarterly
Board Member: Howard
Responsibilities: Oversee the Retirement Fund

Health Benefits Advisory 
Board Member: Howard
 
Policy Committee
Board Members:  Elsbernd, Sweeney, Murphy

Policy Governance & Evaluation 
Board Members: Full Board

Superintendent Evaluation and Compensation 
Board Members: Howard, Boesen, Sweeney, Caldwell-Johnson

Comprehensive School Improvement Committee (New Name – TBD)                                                           
Board Member:  Sweeney, Jongewaard  

School Foundation Committee
Board Member:  Murphy    

United Way Empowerment Committee
Board Member:  TBD

Head Start Committee
Board Member: Elsbernd

Parks and Recreation
Board Member:  Murphy