DES MOINES, Iowa — It has almost been a month since the arrest of former Des Moines Public School Superintendent Ian Roberts. The events following would bring Roberts’ resignation, a couple of federal charges, and a greater focus on the upcoming November local elections.
City and school elections traditionally are low turnout because of a lack of federal elections to decide. After Roberts was arrested, leaders at the district got to work to hold learning sessions about the $265 million bond referendum; and candidates who were in the race before Roberts’ arrest got to work on messaging what change they would bring.
The 2023 Des Moines School Board had four members who were in the elected position when Roberts was hired that are currently still serving. One of them is up for reelection on November 4, another’s term lasts until 2027, and two incumbents are not seeking reelection.
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That is Maria Alonzo, who holds one of the at-large positions on the board currently. She is seeking another opportunity from district voters and parents, after telling WHO 13 News that she knows now the background check in the superintendent search needed to be more robust…