DES MOINES – Iowa’s public schools would have the option of having a paid or volunteer chaplain on staff if a bill being considered in the Iowa Senate becomes law. Pastor Mike Demastus of the Fort Des Moines Church of Christ says it could help schools address mental health issues among students and staff. “One of the biggest concerns that we have is school safety and being able to head off at the pass, seeing warning signs with students who are exhibiting behaviors that might be concerned,” Demastus says.